Transitional Living Residential

The State of North Dakota's Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Lake Region Behavioral Health Clinic, is seeking a vendor to establish and operate a five-bed Transitional Living Residential Services facility in Devils Lake, serving individuals 18 years old and older with mental illness, substance use disorder, dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders. The procurement is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract through RFP Number 325-25-930-078, with vendors responsible for site selection and facility preparation subject to state approval. Key deliverables include providing 24/7/365 residential services with an awake staff maintaining a minimum one-to-five staff-to-client ratio, ensuring two staff are present at all times, and offering comprehensive behavioral health support including clinical programming, independent living skills training, medication management, and discharge planning. The evaluation criteria encompasses 100 total points distributed across four categories: Understanding of the Scope of Work (30 points), Management Plan (20 points), Experience and Qualifications (30 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points). Proposal submission deadlines include November 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time for questions and objections, with final proposals due December 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2026, with an initial contract term running through June 30, 2027, and potential extensions for up to three additional 24-month periods.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though North Dakota preference laws will apply in cases of tied pricing or evaluation scores. Successful vendors must meet comprehensive qualifications, including having staff with Nursing Aide or Certified Nursing Aide credentials plus Medication Assistant I or II certification, maintaining HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance, and providing comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the facility must integrate with local Human Service Centers and follow statewide Transitional Living Home policy guidelines. The contract requires detailed electronic health record documentation and participation in quality management initiatives. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, compensation will be structured as a per-client per-bed-day rate, with payment issued within 30 days of receiving approved reimbursement requests and required reporting. The state reserves the right to conduct planned or unannounced residential reviews and modify contract terms during negotiations.