Recovery Center - Mental Health

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic, is seeking a vendor to establish and operate a Recovery Center serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders in Region VIII, with a specific focus on Burleigh County. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP Number 325-25-980-079) for a voluntary, consumer-driven drop-in facility that will provide peer support, recovery education, social and recreational activities, and community linkages. The successful vendor must maintain a minimum 40-hour weekly operation with a full-time Recovery Center Director and a part-time Recovery Center Coordinator (minimum 20 hours per week) certified as a peer support specialist. Key deliverables include weekly peer support and recovery education groups, daily structured social activities, monthly member meetings, and comprehensive reporting requirements including monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports. The RFP was issued on November 5, 2025, with questions due by November 14, 2025, and proposal submissions required by December 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Evaluation criteria will allocate 100 points across four categories: Understanding of Scope of Work (30 points), Management Plan (20 points), Experience and Qualifications (30 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points).

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does indicate a preference for North Dakota resident bidders in case of tied scores or identical pricing. The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions up to 12 months and options to renew for three additional 24-month periods, contingent on mutual agreement and legislative appropriation. The vendor will be responsible for securing and maintaining its own physical facility in the region, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and complying with all applicable zoning, building, and health code ordinances. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price, with the state potentially assisting with start-up costs upon proof of actual expenses. The successful vendor must also comply with HIPAA regulations, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, and adhere to a detailed Business Associate Agreement. The Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated on December 18, 2025, with the contract start date set for January 1, 2026.