Notice of intent to award RFP260000000869

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 260000000869 for Family Preservation - Parenting Time Visitation Support Services in Gladwin and Midland Counties. This procurement solicited proposals from contractors to provide parenting time visitation support services to families in the specified counties, with deliverables consisting of 1,500 billable units annually for a total of 4,500 units over the three-year contract term, serving approximately 75 clients across the contract period. The RFP was posted on February 17, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of March 17, 2026, and a Notice of Intent to Award issued on May 5, 2026. The selected contractor must demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive parenting time visitation support services and begin operations by October 1st to prevent service interruptions. The evaluation criteria encompassed four technical evaluation categories, with the successful bidder achieving a score of 122 out of 125 points, and the State prioritized responsiveness to proposal instructions, completeness of submission, demonstrated capability, and best value to the State.

Adoption Option, Inc., the incumbent provider based in Midland, Michigan, was awarded the contract with a total value of $270,000.00, comprised of $50.00 per unit for 4,500 parenting time visitation support service units plus $45,000.00 for transportation services. The competing bidder, Zurekai Inc., was deemed unresponsive and disqualified due to failure to follow instructions and submit a complete proposal. Adoption Option, Inc. maintains a workforce of 55 employees with 44.9% receiving health insurance benefits, demonstrating organizational stability and capacity to execute the contract effectively. The contract term spans three years with the option for up to two one-year renewal periods. The award is contingent upon State Administrative Board approval, if applicable, and represents a competitive procurement process where the incumbent vendor's demonstrated operational capability and ability to maintain service continuity without gaps were significant factors in the award recommendation.