Request for Proposals - Mental Health Therapy Services and Targeted Case Management

The Fargo Public School District issued a Request for Proposals on May 6, 2026, for mental health therapy services and Targeted Case Management (TCM) at Explorer Academy, a K-8 special education day school serving approximately 40 students, with 15-25 students anticipated to require these services. Providers may submit proposals for Option A (Mental Health Therapy Services only), Option B (TCM only), or Option C (Combined Services, which is strongly preferred). Required deliverables include diagnostic assessments, individual and group therapy, family engagement, evidence-based practices such as trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy, participation in school-based team meetings, and independent billing management. Services must be delivered on-site during the school day and aligned to the FPS academic calendar, with the contract term running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with options to renew for up to two additional calendar years. Proposals are due May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) Portal, with shortlist preparation on May 22, 2026, finalist interviews scheduled for June 1-10, 2026, and Board approval sought on June 23, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted on a maximum of 100 points, scoring based on service quality and school-based model alignment (25%), experience and staffing qualifications (20%), collaboration and integration plans (20%), capacity to provide both therapy and TCM (15%), data reporting and compliance (10%), and cost effectiveness (10%). All providers must hold appropriate North Dakota licensure, demonstrate experience with school-aged youth with behavioral and mental health needs, maintain compliance with FERPA and HIPAA, and participate in required school-based trainings including Crisis Prevention Institute, Ukeru, mandated reporter, and suicide awareness and prevention training.

The RFP documents do not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor do they reference disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. Pricing must be presented as gross cost minus estimated reimbursement, with a clearly defined net cost to the District and a reconciliation process for adjustments based on actual collections. Providers are responsible for managing billing through insurance and Medicaid independently, and contract costs must be adjusted based on actual reimbursement for services provided to enrolled students. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation; the award will be granted to the lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications, though the District reserves the right to consider factors beyond price, including suitability to purpose, design, quality, and past service. All submissions must be uploaded through the online Bonfire portal at https://fargok12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, with technical support available through the Euna Support team.