Transitional Living Residential

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the West Central Behavioral Health Clinic, is seeking a contractor to establish and operate a 12-bed Transitional Living Residential Services facility in Bismarck, North Dakota through Request for Proposal (RFP) number 325-25-970-090. The facility will serve individuals 18 years and older with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, providing comprehensive residential services including clinical programming, independent living skills training, medication management, and community integration support. Key service requirements include 24/7/365 awake staffing with a minimum staff-to-resident ratio of 1:8, provision of room and board with three daily meals, and comprehensive medication management. The RFP was issued on November 25, 2025, with a deadline for questions on December 9, 2025, and proposal submissions due by December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale: Understanding of Scope of Work (30 points), Management Plan (20 points), Experience and Qualifications (30 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points). The contract term is scheduled from February 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions up to three additional 24-month periods.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The successful vendor must secure and maintain appropriate North Dakota state licensure and comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Vendors must establish a Quality Management Team, maintain documentation in a state-provided Electronic Health Record system, and submit monthly reports on occupancy, incidents, and performance. The contractor will be responsible for site selection (subject to state approval), facility construction and renovation, and ensuring ADA compliance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with pricing based on a per client per bed day projection. The facility must operate as a tobacco-free environment and provide comprehensive services in a home-like setting that respects resident choice, privacy, and dignity while supporting recovery from chronic behavioral health disorders.