Mediation Services for Title IV-D Clients - DSS

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) Family Support Division has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) number RFPS30034902202132 for Mediation Services for Title IV-D Clients, targeting Clark County and Jefferson City jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive mediation services focused on resolving child support-related disputes for low-income families. Specific deliverables include monthly mediation services outreach reports, access and visitation reports, and ongoing client support documentation. Vendors must complete and submit multiple exhibits, including Exhibit A through Exhibit J, along with detailed pricing pages. The technical proposal will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in Attachment 6, which assesses the vendor's ability to meet the program's objectives. The RFP was posted on June 27, 2022, with responses due by July 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract period will run from the date of award through September 30, 2023, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the DSS Family Support Division in Jefferson City.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that would require integration. The RFP does not specify a total estimated contract value or budget range, leaving financial expectations open for vendor proposals. Vendors are required to submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with the option of hard copy submissions if permitted by the solicitation documents. The state emphasizes that vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely and complete submission of their proposals, which must include all required exhibits and pricing documentation. While the specific funding source is not detailed, it is understood that the contract will be funded through the DSS Family Support Division. Interested vendors are advised to carefully review all solicitation documents and attachments to prepare a comprehensive and competitive proposal.