Medication Monitoring and Delivery Services

This contract involves establishing and operating medication monitoring and delivery services targeted at adult individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorder, served through Southeast BHC in North Dakota. The procurement process is initiated via a solicitation issued by the North Dakota Department of Human Services, with a response deadline of December 15, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of February 1, 2026. The scope emphasizes providing non-facility-based medication delivery twice daily within specified time windows, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including licensing, background checks, and medication management standards. The contract value is estimated between 500,000 and 1.5 million dollars, with the potential for renewal options extending up to three additional two-year periods, contingent upon performance and mutual agreement. Key contractual requirements include adherence to detailed policies such as the Medication Events Policy and Procedure, which mandates incident reporting, review, and continuous quality improvement to prevent medication errors. The contractor must execute a Business Associate Agreement to comply with HIPAA regulations concerning protected health information, ensuring data security and breach reporting. Evaluation criteria prioritize understanding of the scope, relevant experience, management approach, and cost competitiveness, with a total of 100 points allocated across these factors. The contract stipulates a firm fixed-price arrangement, with detailed proposal submission instructions emphasizing separate technical and cost proposals, strict adherence to formatting, and electronic submission through the state’s procurement portal. Additional provisions address personnel qualifications, conflict of interest disclosures, renewal terms, inspection and acceptance procedures, and compliance with applicable licensing and security standards, forming a comprehensive framework for service delivery, regulatory adherence, and fair procurement practices.