Notice of Intent to Award RFP 250000001428

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000001428 for Family Preservation - Substance Abuse Treatment and Educational Workshop services specifically targeting Macomb County. The procurement solicited proposals for comprehensive service delivery, with a focus on substance abuse treatment and educational workshops. The RFP was originally posted on SIGMA VSS on February 24, 2025, with proposals due by March 24, 2025, and established a three-year contract term with potential for up to two one-year renewal options. The goods and services sought include 5,000 Substance Abuse Treatment Service units and 12 Educational Workshop group-based service units annually, with an expectation of serving 100 clients in each category per fiscal year. Evaluation criteria involved a technical scoring process across five categories, with a maximum possible score of 125 points. The procurement required comprehensive service delivery including treatment services, educational workshops, transportation support, and specific client assistance mechanisms.

The solicitation demonstrated a preference for local, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), with CARE of Southeastern Michigan being the sole respondent and achieving the maximum 125-point evaluation score. The recommended award to CARE of Southeastern Michigan, located in Roseville, Michigan, totals $678,600.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. Pricing was structured with a rate of $42.93 per Substance Abuse Treatment Service unit and $122.90 per Educational Workshop unit, supplemented by additional allocations for transportation ($6,500-$7,000 annually) and specific client assistance ($2,700-$3,000 annually). The evaluation team, comprising MDHHS Contract Analyst Serafina Ellis, Solicitation Manager Darby Stimac, and Child Protective Services Supervisors Amy Dumas and Stephanie Fitch, conducted a comprehensive review considering overall economic impact. While economic impact was considered, it was not deemed a determinative factor in the final award recommendation.