Family Skills/Maintenance - Saginaw County

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued Request for Proposal #250000001158 for Family Skills/Maintenance Services specifically targeting Saginaw County. The procurement seeks a provider to deliver intensive supportive intervention services that include at least four mandatory face-to-face monthly contacts with families. Service components encompass comprehensive family support strategies such as conflict resolution, family planning, career planning, self-sufficiency development, goal setting, health maintenance, role modeling, and establishing appropriate child-rearing expectations. Evaluation criteria are rigorous, with proposals requiring a minimum of 100 out of 125 possible technical points for consideration. Key performance outcomes include maintaining 80% of families intact after service completion, demonstrating 80% of parents showing improvement in two targeted assessment areas, and ensuring 80% of families have no substantiated child protective services complaints within three months of service implementation. Critical procurement dates include a February 21, 2025 deadline for questions, with proposal submissions due March 7, 2025. The contract term is structured for three years, from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The maximum contract award is $278,400, allocated as $92,800 annually for three years, with an additional $8,000 per year designated for transportation costs. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract term, with potential adjustments considered only for documented cost changes. Proposing organizations must demonstrate capacity to provide intensive family preservation services, with a focus on maintaining family unity and supporting positive developmental outcomes. While no incumbent vendor is identified in the documents, the procurement suggests a comprehensive service model requiring strong interpersonal skills, thorough assessment capabilities, and proven intervention strategies. Contractors will be expected to maintain detailed documentation, track performance metrics, and collaborate closely with MDHHS to achieve the specified family support objectives.