MDHHS S&S Family Assistance Program

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a provider for the Family Preservation-Family Assistance Program in Sanilac County through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP). The procurement aims to secure a contractor to deliver direct family assistance and parenting time support services for families at risk of child removal due to abuse or neglect. Key service deliverables include modeling and demonstrating child nurturing techniques, home management skills, nutrition guidance, transportation support, and comprehensive family interventions designed to reduce child abuse risks and minimize out-of-home placements. The RFP evaluation will assess bidders across multiple technical criteria, including experience and qualifications (15 points), delivery capability (40 points), service capability and understanding (40 points), and compliance with bidder instructions (25 points), with only vendors scoring 100 points or more considered qualified. Critical procurement dates include the RFP issue date of February 24, 2025, with proposals due by March 24, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of October 1, 2025. The contract period will run for three years, with potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though federal provisions suggest a preference for small and minority business participation. The total maximum contract award is $477,000.00, structured as $159,000.00 annually, which includes funding for direct family assistance services, parenting time support services, $9,000 annually for transportation (mileage reimbursement), and $4,000 annually for specific assistance programs. Bidders will be required to demonstrate prior experience working with similar at-risk population groups and comply with the comprehensive Federal Provisions Addendum, which includes mandatory federal compliance requirements covering areas such as equal employment opportunity, clean air and water regulations, debarment restrictions, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment procurement. The State reserves the right to evaluate proposals based on best value and overall economic impact to Michigan, suggesting flexibility in the final vendor selection process. Prospective contractors must carefully review all attached documentation, particularly the Federal Provisions Addendum, to ensure full regulatory compliance.