Notice of Intent to Award RFP 250000000971

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000000971 for Family Preservation - Family Assistance Program Services, specifically targeting Alger, Marquette, and Schoolcraft Counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive family preservation services with two primary service components: Direct Family Assistance Services and Parenting Time Support Services. The RFP requires the selected vendor to deliver 1,311 total service units annually, with a target of serving 60 clients per contract period. The solicitation was initially posted on SIGMA VSS on January 31, 2025, with proposal submissions due by February 28, 2025, and a contract term of three years with potential for two additional one-year renewal options. Evaluation criteria were comprehensive, with Good Will Farm Association, Inc. (DBA: U.P. KIDS) receiving perfect scores across all categories, achieving 125 out of 125 possible points. The proposal requires detailed service delivery plans for both direct family assistance and parenting time support, with specific emphasis on comprehensive client engagement and support strategies.

Good Will Farm Association, Inc., the recommended awardee, is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) located in Houghton, Michigan, which provides an additional layer of procurement preference. The total recommended award amount is $300,000.00, with a proposed rate of $91.53 per service unit and an additional $60,000 budgeted for transportation mileage reimbursement. While the RFP document does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations beyond the SDVOB status, the procurement appears focused on specialized family preservation services in rural Michigan counties. In this instance, Good Will Farm Association was the sole bidder for the contract, which suggests potential barriers to entry or specialized requirements that limited competitive response. The procurement appears designed to support critical family assistance services in underserved rural regions, with a structured approach to service delivery and clear performance expectations.