Lake County Health and Human Services is currently requesting proposals to provide health and human services programs for the period January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
Proposals to provide services for Health and Human Services programs including mental health, developmental disabilities, employment and training services for the SNAP and MFIP programs, and chemical dependency are being accepted. Proposals for services must reflect mandates found in M.S. 245.61 (the only exceptions are specialized projects). Proposals may be submitted for the whole range of mental health services or any specific service area, and shall include special services to be provided in each of the mandated service areas.
All proposals shall include detailed descriptions of the service(s) to be provided, qualifications of the provider(s), annual budget of the provider, estimates of people to be served and estimated units of service to be provided.
Proposals will be reviewed by Lake County Health and Human Services staff. The Lake County Board of Commissioners will make the final determination of which proposals will be accepted.
Proposals must be received by the Lake County Health and Human Services Department by Friday, July 17, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Previous grant recipients must include a summary of 2026 contract award, including people served, outcomes, budget, etc.
Provider must certify that they are not included in suspended or debarred entities list.
NOTE: This request for proposals does not obligate Lake County to award monies for mental health or other health and human services programs, and the Board reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be in its best interest.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Please email your proposal to Lisa.Hanson@co.lake.mn.us or mail one copy of your proposal to:
LAKE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Attn: Lisa B. Hanson, Director
616 Third Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616-1518
The proposal must be signed by an authorized person and include the business name and address. The stated terms of the proposal must be valid for the length of the project.
Northshore Journal: June 5, 2026
