Family assistance program

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure a provider for the Family Assistance Program. This program is intended to provide assistance to families at risk of having their children removed due to child abuse and/or neglect, as well as families in need of supervised visitations. The contract will cover services to be delivered in Tuscola County, Michigan, and has a 3-year term with a maximum award of $75,000 ($25,000 per year). The RFP outlines the program requirements, contractor responsibilities, expected performance outcomes, and reporting requirements. Bidders must demonstrate experience, delivery capability, and understanding of the required services, and only those receiving a technical evaluation score of 80 or higher will be considered for award. The proposal is due by October 24, 2017, and must be submitted electronically via the SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) website.

The RFP sets aside $11,000 per year ($33,000 total) for transportation reimbursement, and the unit rate calculations must consider all direct and indirect costs. MDHHS reserves the right to interview bidders, request additional pricing information, and make the award based on the best value to the state. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and no additional details are provided regarding any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.