Notice of Intent to award RFP250000001040

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000001040 for Family Preservation- Parenting Time (Visitation) Support Services, specifically targeting Ingham County. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive family skills and maintenance services, with a focus on supporting 48 clients annually through 4,368 total service units. The RFP was originally posted on SIGMA VSS on January 30, 2025, with proposals due by February 27, 2025. Evaluation criteria encompassed four primary categories: Experience and Qualifications, Delivery Capability, Service Capability and Understanding, and Instructions for Bidders, with a total possible score of 125 points. The solicitation requires detailed service delivery capabilities, including parenting time support services and transportation reimbursement, with vendors expected to demonstrate extensive experience in family support programming.

Two bidders initially responded to the RFP: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. and Rian Ryelee Foundation, though the latter was disqualified for submitting incorrect documentation. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) was recommended for award at $210,000.00, having scored 116 out of 125 possible points. The contract term is structured for three years with potential for two additional one-year renewal options. Pricing is specifically broken down at $38.46 per unit for Parenting Time Support Services and includes $42,000.00 for transportation reimbursement. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific to Ingham County within Michigan, with final award contingent upon State Administrative Board approval. While no specific small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the comprehensive scoring methodology suggests a competitive and merit-based selection process.