Notice of Intent to award for RFP 18*169

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a Notice of Intent to Award for RFP 18*169, posted on March 1, 2018, with a response deadline of March 7, 2018. This procurement seeks to award a contract for the provision of home and group-based parent education services. The selected vendor, Judson Center, Inc., was identified through a competitive bidding evaluation process designed to ensure equitable public purchasing and optimal value for state expenditures. The MDHHS completed its comprehensive evaluation of all submitted proposals and determined that Judson Center, Inc. best met the stated requirements and evaluation criteria. Unsuccessful bidders are encouraged to request debriefing sessions with the procurement buyer, Darby Peters, to understand the reasons their proposals were not selected. The contract award recommendation is contingent upon management approval and State Administrative Board approval, if applicable.

The contract award amount for this procurement is $300,000.00. As a condition of contract award, the selected vendor, Judson Center, Inc., must achieve Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) compliance by the time State Administrative Board approval is obtained, as this is a mandatory requirement for conducting business with the state of MDHHS. Failure to meet EFT compliance requirements may result in the MDHHS withdrawing its recommendation and awarding the contract to an alternative compliant vendor. The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond, nor do they reference specific incumbent vendors or technology integration requirements. Interested vendors are encouraged to continue participation in future state bidding opportunities and may access additional resources through the Michigan Contract Connect portal or by contacting the MDHHS procurement office directly.