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This Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration, seeks qualified organizations to provide substance use disorder (SUD) services for pregnant women and women with dependent children. The contract term is anticipated to be two years, with potential extensions up to five years. Approximately $4. 3 million is available annually, with **** contracts expected to be awarded. Eligible responders include public and private nonprofit organizations, faith-based or community-based programs, residential and outpatient treatment facilities, and local government agencies. Collaboration between no more than two agencies is permitted. Proposals must detail how they will address disparities and reach underserved populations, focusing on family-centered, gender-specific, and culturally responsive services. Key tasks include outreach, engagement, assessment, treatment, prenatal and postnatal healthcare support, mental health care, employment readiness, childcare, peer support, and transportation. Priority will be given to residential programs and those serving specific underserved subpopulations. Responders must comply with federal and state requirements, including uniform administrative requirements and data reporting. Proposals are due electronically by April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The evaluation process involves a required statements review, technical evaluation of proposal components, and final selection based on best value. A responders conference will be held virtually on March 24, 2026. Written questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by March 23, 2026. Successful responders will be notified approximately four weeks after the submission deadline.
The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted on April 8, 2026, by 4:00 p. m. Central Time. Proposals must be submitted on April 8, 2026 by 4:00 p. m. Central time.
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated on best value. Proposals will be evaluated on best value as specified below.
The bid notice states that responders must possess all required certification, licensure, or other requirements necessary to provide the proposed services. Responders must possess all required certification, licensure, or other requirements necessary to provide the proposed services under this rfp.
The bid notice states that responders questions regarding this rfp must be submitted in writing prior to March 23, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. Central Time. Responders questions regarding this rfp must be submitted in writing prior to march 23, 2026 at 4:00 p. m. central time.
The bid notice states that there is $4. 3 million available annually for this rfp. There is 4. 3 million available annually for this rfp.
