ITN MH Crisis Intervention.docx

State of Michigan Invitation to Negotiate

INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE PROVIDER

Date: 10/6/17

The State of Michigan intends to make a purchase for which it believes there is no viable alternative. The purpose of this notice is to attempt to identify possible alternatives.

Requestor: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

1. State Contact Information:

The sole point of contact concerning this Invitation to Negotiate is:

Sarah Oumedian, Department Analyst 517-335-1969 OumedianS@michigan.gov

2. Description of Purchase:

The Governor’s Mental Health Diversion Council has endorsed a statewide rollout of a two-day law enforcement training that will encompass five regions across the state. The Managing Mental Health Crisis training was started in Washtenaw County, Michigan by The Cardinal Group II, LLC. Managing Mental Health Crisis is designed to provide participants with a better understanding of mental illness as it relates to law enforcement professionals. Law enforcement personnel are often the first responders to a person in crisis but are typically inadequately trained in identifying, responding and effectively managing the situation. Managing Mental Health Crisis is a culmination of knowledge and skills developed by law enforcement and mental health professionals with the intention of promoting effective and high-quality responses to mental health related incidents. It is currently the only law enforcement training that has the capability to expand statewide. The Cardinal Group II, LLC. will facilitate and lead training for five designated regions across the state and will produce two to three teams of “super trainers” who will provide the Managing Mental Health Crisis training statewide. The Cardinal Group II, LLC. will also manage all day-to-day operations connected with the statewide trainings including coordinating train the trainer sessions, maintaining training material, interviewing/hiring training personnel, setting up regional “super trainings,” tracking the number of individuals trained, and overseeing all certifications that will accompany this statewide training effort. The Cardinal Group II, LLC. will also be responsible to report to the Mental Health Diversion Council, which will oversee all activities, advise on any updates to the curriculum, guide their actions, and offer support to ensure a successful outcome from the trainings.

3. Commodity Code References: 96147

4. Description of Action: New Contract

5. Intended Source: The Cardinal Group II, 147 Carriage Way, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, tcg2llc@gmail.com

6. Questions: Questions concerning the Invitation to Negotiate must be posted on www.michigan.gov.com/SIGMAVSS no later than October 13, 2017 13:59. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov.com/SIGMAVSS.

Responders should submit their questions using the following format:

7. Response Deadline: Any potential bidder, who does not agree that this good or service is available only from the intended source, must submit a response to the Contract Analyst by October 13, 2017. Your response must be in writing and describe the product or service you are offering as an equivalent.

Version 1 Revised: 07-28-2017