FP - FTM Facilitator - Clare and Isabella Counties

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Grants and Purchasing has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure a provider to facilitate the Family Team Safety Project in Clare and Isabella Counties. The selected contractor will assist in planning and coordinating Family Team Meetings (FTMs) related to child removals, reunifications, placement with relatives, placement changes, and other critical periods. Key duties include building a support team, scheduling, planning, and facilitating the pre-FTM and FTM meetings, as well as participation in MDHHS-sponsored project training, data collection, and reporting. The contract term is for 3 years, with a maximum award of $75,000. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience and qualifications, delivery capability, service capability and understanding, and compliance with the instructions. Only proposals receiving a score of 80 points or more will be considered for award.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the contractor must have direct service providers located within 75 miles of the geographic area for the duration of the contract. The pricing terms include a unit rate based on $69,900 ($23,300 per fiscal year), with an additional $5,100 ($1,700 each fiscal year) allocated for transportation costs. The RFP does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.