FP-Parent Education Group Based Ingham County

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250000001074 seeking a provider for Parent Education Group Based Services in Ingham County. The selected vendor will deliver evidence-based parent education curriculum in classroom settings, focusing on parenting skills, life/home management skills, parent/child interaction skills, and infant safe sleep practices. Services must consist of one-hour classes with 3-12 clients, scheduled during evening hours or times mutually agreed upon with the local MDHHS office, and include mandatory childcare provisions. Evaluation criteria are comprehensive, with 125 total possible points distributed across four categories: Experience and Qualifications (15 points), Delivery Capability (40 points), Service Capability and Understanding (40 points), and Instructions for Bidders/Vendor Questions (25 points). Only proposals scoring 100 points or higher will be considered for award. Key performance outcomes include maintaining 80% of families intact upon service completion, demonstrating 80% of parents improving in target areas, and ensuring 80% of families avoid substantiated child protective services complaints within three months of service completion. Critical dates include an RFP issue date of February 3, 2025, with questions due by February 17, 2025, and proposals due by March 3, 2025.

The contract will have an initial three-year term from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with two possible one-year renewal options. The maximum contract award is $120,000, allocated as $40,000 annually, which includes $2,000 per year in specific assistance funds to help clients with needs like bedding, clothing, shelter, or household items, capped at $300 per family annually. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the Federal Provisions Addendum indicates preferences for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Providers must account for all direct and indirect costs in their unit rates, including mandated insurance requirements. The contract involves federal funding, which triggers additional compliance requirements outlined in the Federal Provisions Addendum, such as adherence to Clean Air Act regulations, debarment and suspension rules, and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. Vendors must complete a certification form regarding lobbying activities and demonstrate compliance with various federal procurement and socioeconomic guidelines.