YRBS, School Health Profiles and YTS

The North Dakota Department of Health is seeking proposals to coordinate and administer three key surveys: the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), the 2025 Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS), and the 2026 School Health Profiles (Profiles) Survey. The contract aims to ensure effective planning, management, and execution of these surveys, which are critical for assessing youth health behaviors and school health practices across North Dakota. The solicitation, posted on May 20, 2024, with a deadline for responses set for June 10, 2024, is open to qualified organizations under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000, reflecting the scope and importance of these statewide surveys. The selected vendor will work closely with the North Dakota Department of Health, with primary contact being Lonny Mertz, who can be reached via email or phone. The project emphasizes comprehensive coordination and administration to support public health initiatives and data collection efforts aimed at improving youth health outcomes and school health policies throughout North Dakota.