FP In-Home Family Services Wexford/Missaukee

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a provider for In-Home Family Services in Wexford and Missaukee Counties through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP No. 250000001203). The primary objective of this procurement is to secure a service provider capable of delivering family preservation and in-home services aimed at reducing child abuse and neglect, improving family functioning, and maintaining family integrity through targeted guidance for parents and children. Proposals will be evaluated across four key criteria: Experience and Qualifications (15 points), Delivery Capability (40 points), Service Capability and Understanding (40 points), and Instructions for Bidders and Vendor Questions (30 points). To be considered for award, proposing organizations must achieve a minimum technical score of 100 points out of 125 possible points. The RFP was issued on February 3, 2025, with questions due by February 17, 2025, and final proposals due by March 3, 2025. The anticipated contract term will span from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified service providers without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes a maximum award amount of $219,240, distributed equally at $73,080 per year, with additional funding of $12,500 annually for transportation costs and $1,500 per year for specific assistance costs. Proposing organizations must comply with federal provisions outlined in the attached Federal Provisions Addendum, which includes requirements related to equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, Clean Air Act provisions, debarment and suspension rules, and anti-lobbying regulations. The contract will be subject to federal procurement standards, requiring affirmative steps to include small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses in the procurement process. Proposers must also adhere to specific federal compliance requirements, including restrictions on telecommunications equipment procurement and domestic preference guidelines. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the RFP suggests a comprehensive approach to family services that requires robust organizational capabilities in child and family support interventions.