Notice of Intent to award for RFP 18*169

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 18*169 seeking home and group based parent education services. The procurement was specifically targeting a contract for comprehensive parent education programs, with Judson Center, Inc. ultimately recommended for award. The solicitation sought a vendor capable of delivering specialized educational services focused on parental skills and support. The original bid was due by March 7, 2018, with the notice of intent to award posted on March 1, 2018. The procurement process involved a comprehensive review of vendor capabilities, with specific emphasis on the ability to provide quality home-based and group-based educational interventions for parents. Potential vendors were required to demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing effective parent education programming, with a focus on improving family outcomes and child welfare.

The contract recommendation was for a total award amount of $300,000.00, with specific requirements for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) compliance. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the procurement process appeared to be open to qualified vendors meeting the MDHHS specifications. The contract award was still pending management and State Administrative Board approval, with MDHHS reserving the right to withdraw and resubmit recommendations if vendors did not meet EFT compliance requirements. Unsuccessful bidders were offered the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with the procurement buyer, Darby Peters, to understand the rationale behind their non-selection. The procurement appeared to be a competitive process aimed at selecting the most qualified vendor to deliver critical parent education services.