Foster Care Supportive Visitation Region 15

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Foster Care Supportive Visitation/In-Home Parent Education Program services in Region 15, which encompasses Lake, Newaygo, Mason, Oceana, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive visitation services for families with children in foster care, with the primary goal of family reunification. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering 16 planned individualized sessions per family using the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum, with an estimated average of 32 parents served simultaneously. Key performance outcomes include a 75% reunification goal, 85% improvement in parenting skills, and 95% client and referring worker satisfaction. The RFP was issued on March 21, 2025, with proposals due by April 25, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of October 1, 2024. The initial contract term is three years (October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028), with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Proposal evaluation will be based on a total of 125 maximum points, with only proposals scoring 100 or more being considered for award.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must comply with various state and federal requirements, including comprehensive background checks, non-discrimination policies, and specific reporting obligations. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes a detailed pricing structure with unit rates for services, assistance, training, and transportation. Funding for the contract will come from state sources, and the successful bidder will need to demonstrate capabilities in delivering specialized foster care support services. The RFP suggests a robust infrastructure will be required, including the ability to implement the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum, maintain detailed client records, and provide comprehensive reporting. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract's scope and requirements indicate a significant investment in supportive visitation services for the specified region, with an emphasis on family reunification and parental skill development.