Notice of intent to Award RFP260000001639

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Intent to Award RFP260000001639 for Family Preservation In Home Family Services in Livingston County, with a protest or challenge deadline of June 25, 2026. Orchards Children's Services Inc. is the recommended awardee pending State Administrative Board approval.

The scope covers in-home family preservation services for Livingston County, with an anticipated annual volume of 782 billable units serving approximately 32 clients annually over a three-year term with up to two one-year renewal options. The contract award is $270,000.

Five proposals were received and evaluated on technical criteria worth 125 total points: Experience and Qualifications (15 points), Delivery Capability (40 points), Service Capability and Understanding (40 points), and Instructions for Bidders and Vendor Questions Worksheet (30 points). Only proposals scoring 100 or more points qualified for price evaluation. Orchards Children's Services Inc. scored 124 points technically and proposed $107.41 per hour for in-home services, plus $15,000 for transportation and $3,000 for specific assistance. Competing hourly rates across the four responsive bidders ranged from $100 to $143.31 per hour. Advancing Business Solutions LLC scored 87 points and was deemed non-responsive. Caring for Aging Hearts Home Care Agency Inc. was disqualified for submitting an incomplete proposal. The evaluation team cited Orchards Children's Services Inc.'s realistic staffing allocation, high technical score, and greatest economic impact to Michigan (based on stated minimum wage of $15.46 and average employee wage of $23.50) as award rationale.

The RFP was originally posted March 30, 2026, with proposals due April 27, 2026.