Recovery Center - Mental Health

The contract aims to establish and operate a Recovery Center serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders within the Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic region of North Dakota, under the auspices of the North Dakota Department of Human Services. The procurement process is initiated through RFP 325-25-980-079, posted on November 5, 2025, with a proposal deadline of December 8, 2025. The contract is expected to be a firm fixed-price arrangement with an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, covering an initial period from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for renewal up to three additional 24-month periods. The scope includes establishing a safe, recovery-oriented environment, staffing with qualified personnel including peer support specialists, providing community resources, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA. Key contractual and administrative requirements include detailed compliance reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual), development of policies and procedures, and adherence to federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and confidentiality. The contract incorporates multiple attachments, notably the Member Handbook, compliance report templates, sample agreements, and evaluation tools, which guide service delivery, reporting, and proposal evaluation. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to licensing, licensing, confidentiality, conflict of interest disclosures, and the signing of a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance. Proposal submissions must be made electronically via SPO Online, with separate labeled files for technical and cost proposals, each limited to 50 MB, and must include detailed cost projections following the specified format. The evaluation process assigns points based on understanding of scope, experience, management plan, and cost, with the award going to the proposal offering the best value. The contract also grants the State inspection rights, requires prior approval for key personnel changes, and provides for renewal and extension options, all governed by North Dakota law and subject to the terms outlined in the solicitation and attached agreements.