Family Preservation In-Home Family Services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for Family Preservation In-Home Family Services in Cheboygan County and Presque Isle County. The Request for Proposal (RFP) 25000000729 is soliciting providers to deliver comprehensive in-home family support services, with a focus on technical and service capabilities. Proposals will be evaluated on a 125-point technical scale, with points allocated across four key categories: 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 achieve a minimum of 100 technical points to be considered for pricing evaluation. The contract term is set for October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Critical deadlines include February 4, 2025 for submitting questions, with answers posted by February 7, 2025, and the final proposal submission deadline of February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time through the SIGMA VSS website.

The procurement encourages participation from qualified disabled veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, with specific provisions for Michigan Economic Impact considerations. The opportunity is extended to MiDEAL members, including local governments, school districts, universities, community colleges, and nonprofit hospitals. Prospective bidders must comply with comprehensive federal provisions outlined in the attached Federal Provisions Addendum, which includes requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, Clean Air Act regulations, and specific certifications for contracts involving federal funds. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract includes provisions for potential federal funding and requires adherence to strict procurement and reporting standards. The solicitation appears to be structured to support robust, high-quality family preservation services with a comprehensive approach to vendor selection and contract management.