Notice of Intent to Award RFP260000000919

This Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services represents a competitive procurement for Family Preservation - Fatherhood Initiative Services in Saginaw County. The solicitation, posted on SIGMA VSS on February 6, 2026, with proposals due March 6, 2026, sought qualified vendors to provide fatherhood support and family preservation services. The contract term spans two years and four months with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026, and includes up to two one-year renewal options. Vendors were evaluated on a 125-point technical evaluation scale across five categories: Bidder Experience and Past Performance (15 points), Education Credentials & Qualifications (15 points), Staffing Training Agency Organization & Location (20 points), Program Implementation (50 points), and Vendor Question Worksheet (25 points). Six vendors submitted proposals; however, only three were deemed responsive and advanced to evaluation, while three proposals were disqualified as unresponsive. Key service deliverables include provision of fatherhood initiative services at an estimated rate of $83 per hour, with 480 service hours projected for Year 1 and 960 hours for Years 2 and 3, serving approximately 20 to 30 clients in Year 1 and 50 to 60 clients in subsequent years, along with transportation cost provisions.

The procurement does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to participate. InvolvedDad has been recommended for award at a contract value of $265,000.00, contingent upon State Administrative Board approval if applicable, based on achieving the highest technical evaluation score of 111 points and submitting the lowest responsive bid price. The award recommendation reflects the State's determination that InvolvedDad offers the best overall value through its combination of technical merit, realistic pricing structure, proven track record in delivering comparable services, and demonstrated economic impact to Michigan, evidenced by average employee wages of $25 per hour. The awarded vendor's proposal included $65,000 allocated for transportation costs over the contract term. Vendors not selected for award may request a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Jennifer Williamsen at Williamsenj1@michigan.gov or 517-335-9361 to understand evaluation results and feedback regarding their proposals. The Notice of Intent to Award was posted on April 13, 2026, with a response deadline of April 17, 2026.