Family Preservation In-Home Family Services Ogemaw Roscommon

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Grants and Purchasing, is seeking a contractor to provide Family Preservation In-Home Family Services for Ogemaw and Roscommon Counties through RFP 25000000726. The primary objective is to deliver comprehensive in-home family services that support client stability and family preservation. The procurement requires contractors to demonstrate significant experience in family support services, with proposals evaluated on a 125-point technical scoring system that includes Experience and Qualifications (15 points), Delivery Capability (40 points), Service Capability and Understanding (40 points), and Instructions for Bidders and Vendor Questions (30 points). Proposals must score a minimum of 100 points to have pricing considered. Key submission deadlines include a question submission date of February 4, 2025, with answers posted by February 7, 2025, and a proposal due date of February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern. The initial contract term will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Contractors must provide proof of insurance coverage and background checks for all staff working directly with clients.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires comprehensive federal compliance provisions, including Equal Employment Opportunity standards and various federal procurement requirements. The total contract amount is $278,400, with an annual budget of $92,800 broken down into $12,000 for transportation, $4,000 for specific assistance, and $76,800 for service units per fiscal year. Potential bidders must adhere to federal provisions outlined in the addendum, which includes requirements for debarment verification, Clean Air Act compliance, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying certification for awards over $100,000. The State reserves the right to not accept the lowest-priced proposal and will evaluate overall economic impact. Bidders should be prepared to integrate with existing state systems and demonstrate robust capabilities in delivering family preservation services, with a focus on supporting families in Ogemaw and Roscommon Counties.