Notice of Intent to Award (NIA1)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a Notice of Intent to Award (NIA1) for Solicitation #180000001435, focusing on Adoptive and Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention services across specific geographic regions. The procurement seeks to contract with qualified providers to deliver comprehensive services aimed at recruiting, supporting, and retaining foster and adoptive parents in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Key objectives include enhancing foster parent recruitment strategies, providing support services, and improving retention rates for foster and adoptive families. The solicitation was posted on May 10, 2018, with a response deadline of May 17, 2018. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to prioritize regional expertise, service delivery capabilities, and organizational capacity to support foster and adoptive family needs.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on respondent types. Two vendors have been recommended for award: Wellspring Lutheran Services for the Northern Michigan region and Great Lakes Recovery Centers for the Upper Peninsula region. The total contract values are $752,500.00 for Wellspring Lutheran Services and $557,500.00 for Great Lakes Recovery Centers, totaling approximately $1.31 million. A critical compliance requirement is Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) certification, which vendors must meet by the time of State Administrative Board approval. The MDHHS reserves the right to withdraw and resubmit recommendations if vendors fail to meet EFT compliance requirements. The contract awards are pending management approval and potential State Administrative Board review, indicating a structured procurement process with multiple layers of administrative verification.