FP - Advanced Parent Education Home Based (Midland/Gladwin)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a provider for Advanced Parent Education Home Based services in Midland and Gladwin Counties through RFP 19-1935. The procurement aims to secure a contractor to deliver home-based parent education services to families at risk of child removal due to abuse or neglect. Required services include instruction on parenting skills, life/home management skills, and parent-child interaction techniques. Providers must have staff with bachelor's degrees in relevant human services fields and be located within 75 miles of the service area. The contract term runs from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2022, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria will assess vendor qualifications across three key areas: experience/qualifications (20 points), delivery capability (40 points), and service capability/understanding (40 points). Vendors must score at least 80 points out of 100 to be considered responsive. The proposal response deadline is May 22, 2019, with submissions to be made through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The maximum total award value is $277,500 over three years, with $222,000 allocated for service unit rates and $55,500 for transportation costs. The estimated service volume is 150 eligible clients (50 per fiscal year), with an annual budget of $92,500. Contractors will be required to provide detailed pricing information using the Schedule B Pricing Matrix, which includes proposed annual service units, unit rates, and transportation costs. The contract includes standard terms specifying insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1M per accident), and Workers' Compensation coverage. Payment terms stipulate that undisputed amounts will be paid within 45 days of MDHHS's receipt of invoices, and contractors cannot charge MDHHS more than they charge other entities for the same services.