MDHHS/BSC1/3ED

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is awarding a contract for Family Preservation — Parenting Time Visitation Support Services under RFP26-1734, with the award recommendation issued June 24, 2026 pending State Administrative Board approval. The awardee, Family Supportive Services of Northern Michigan, LLC, qualified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB).

The scope encompasses Direct Family Assistance and Parenting Time Support services. The awardee proposed to serve 180 total clients annually: 15 clients receiving Direct Family Assistance (435.02 units annually at $55.17 per unit) and 45 clients receiving Parenting Time Support (1,102.14 units annually at $50.81 per unit), plus transportation at $40,000 annually, totaling 4,611.48 annual contract units.

The total award amount is $300,000 for a three-year contract term with up to two one-year renewal options. The awardee, located at 114 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac, Michigan, demonstrated 20 years of contract experience serving 13 Michigan counties and capacity to commence services on the requested start date without service gaps.

Technical evaluation was scored across four categories: Experience and Qualifications (13 of 15 points), Delivery Capability (39 of 40 points), Service Capability and Understanding (40 of 40 points), and Instructions for Bidders and Vendor Questions Worksheet (30 of 30 points), for a total of 122 of 125 points. The evaluation panel included Michael Cardinal (Program Manager), Mae Simon (Solicitation Manager), Carey Adrianse (Director), and Linda Jeske (MDHHS).