NIGP 95201: Adoption Services

NIGP 95201 Adoption Services, an Item code, encompasses direct client support and programmatic services for child welfare, family permanency, and animal shelter operations. State and local governments procure under this code specialized services that facilitate placement, family reunification, behavior management, and post-placement support. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Bergen County government are the issuing bodies represented in recent activity, spanning state departments and county special-purpose authorities.

Recent opportunities center on two distinct service models. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has solicited Permanency and Connections Expert (PACE) services statewide—a three-year contract (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029, with up to two one-year renewal options) valued at $3.19 million annually covering recruiter services, permanency review facilitation, and technical assistance for an estimated 275 clients annually. The RFP, first posted May 21, 2026 with a June 18 deadline later extended to June 26, employs a 125-point technical evaluation rubric covering bidder experience, staffing capacity, and program implementation; only proposals scoring 100 or more points advance to pricing evaluation. Three bidders competed; the notice of intent to award went to Orchards Children's Services, Inc. at $9.57 million for the three-year base term on July 29, 2026, with protest opportunity through August 4. Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center posted an RFP for canine behavior management services at its Teterboro, New Jersey facility with proposals due August 7, 2026 on a twelve-month contract term. Activity concentrates in Michigan and New Jersey, with the PACE program representing substantially larger contract value and multi-year scope compared to the animal shelter procurement.