FP-Building Community Partners - St. Clair & Sanilac Counties

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a provider for the Building Community Partners (BCP) program in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties. BCP is an in-home approach to parent mentoring and building relationships within the community to support families involved with the child welfare system. The selected provider will work with parents, MDHHS staff, and the community to enhance families' capacities to provide for their children's needs. Key services include a minimum of 2 hours of face-to-face visits per week with clients, support groups, and community partner engagement. The contract term is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, with a maximum award of $495,000. Proposals are due by March 29, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who offers the best value to the State. MDHHS may utilize past performance and other principal factors in evaluating proposals in addition to pricing.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no details about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The maximum award amount for this RFP is $495,000, with $420,000 allocated over the three-year contract period for the core services, $45,000 for transportation, and $30,000 for specific assistance.