MDHHS/BSC1/3ED

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued Request for Proposal 260000001734 to procure Family Preservation - Family Assistance Program Services in Wexford and Missaukee Counties through a competitive sealed proposal process. The RFP solicits a single contractor to provide two distinct service categories: Direct Family Assistance and Parenting Time Support, both targeting at-risk families with active child protective services cases, families at risk of child removal due to abuse or neglect, and families requiring supervised visitations. Services will be compensated on an hourly unit-rate basis, with one unit defined as one hour of contractor time providing face-to-face contacts, travel time to and from visits, and travel time for unsuccessful contact attempts. The contractor must submit proposals by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on May 18, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of October 1, 2026. Bidders were required to submit questions by April 27, 2026, with answers posted by April 30, 2026. The contract will have an initial three-year term (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029) with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods at the State's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted in a modifiable format (Microsoft Word or Excel) reflecting all direct and indirect costs, including mandated insurance, and contractors must certify that prices were developed independently without consultation with competitors.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility are identified in the RFP documentation. The contractor must comply with extensive federal requirements including debarment and suspension provisions, Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act standards (for contracts exceeding $150,000), Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification (for contracts exceeding $100,000), and various data security, background check, and accessibility requirements. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with criminal background checks, Central Registry checks, and Children's Protective Services background checks for employees and subcontractors, demonstrating the specialized nature of this procurement. Pricing is firm for the entire contract term, with adjustments based only on documented changes in contractor costs following a 30-day review period by both parties. The contract carries a maximum annual award of $100,000.00 per year for three years (total potential value of $300,000.00), with an additional $20,000.00 annual transportation allocation designated for Direct Family Assistance services. Travel reimbursement is limited to the premium state rate or the contractor's usual employee reimbursement rate, whichever is less, and the contract is subject to State Administrative Board approval if the contract value equals or exceeds $250,000. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion of contract activities.