FP19-53001 Family Assistance Program

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Grants and Purchasing has released Request for Proposal (RFP) 18-1606 (FP19-53001) for Family Assistance Program services specifically targeting Mason and Oceana Counties. The procurement seeks a provider to deliver two primary services: Direct Family Assistance for families at risk of child removal due to abuse/neglect, and Parenting Time Support for supervised visitations. Contractors must provide services within 75 miles of the service area and maintain flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs during non-traditional hours. The technical evaluation will assess providers based on three key criteria: Experience and Qualifications (20 points), Delivery Capability (40 points), and Service Capability and Understanding (40 points), with a minimum score of 80 points required for contract consideration. The solicitation was posted on April 4, 2018, with proposals due by April 16, 2018, for a contract period spanning October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021, with potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Potential contractors must provide comprehensive service delivery, including case consultation, face-to-face client contact, collateral contacts, travel time, transportation of family members when required, and case-related administrative activities. The maximum contract award is $225,000, broken down as $201,000 for service units ($67,000 per fiscal year) and an additional $24,000 ($8,000 per fiscal year) specifically allocated for transportation costs. Contractors must incorporate all direct and indirect costs, including mandated insurance, into their proposed unit rates. Pricing requirements include separate rate calculations for Direct Family Assistance services and Parenting Time Support services, with detailed documentation required in the Schedule B Pricing Matrix. Contractors will be subject to standard MDHHS contractual terms, including specific insurance requirements such as commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), automobile liability ($1M), workers' compensation, and professional liability ($3M) where applicable.