Transitional Living Residential

The State of North Dakota DHHS is procuring a provider to establish and operate a 12‑bed transitional‑living residential facility for adults (18 +) with mental illness and/or substance‑use disorders in Bismarck. The awardee must deliver 24/7 staffing, three daily meals, interpreter services, tobacco‑free policies, comprehensive medication management, and extensive reporting (monthly performance, incident reports, quality‑management meetings, and annual audits). The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, runs from 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2027, with options for a one‑year extension and up to three 24‑month renewals. Vendor must maintain active ND Secretary of State registration, carry specified insurance, sign a Business Associate Agreement, and comply with HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and state behavioral‑health regulations. • 12‑bed residential program with 24/7 awake staff, meals, and interpreter/TTY services. • Strict compliance requirements: tobacco‑free, HIPAA/BAA, medication safety, quarterly quality reviews, and annual state audits. • Firm‑fixed‑price contract with per‑client‑per‑bed‑day cost metric; optional 12‑month extension and three 24‑month renewals.