Notice of intent to award RFP260000001920

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a notice of intent to award RFP260000001920 for Family Assistance Program Services in Lenawee County, with the notice posted June 24, 2026 and a one-day objection window closing June 25, 2026.

Orchards Children's Services, Inc. is the recommended awardee, having scored a perfect 125 technical points across four evaluation categories: 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). Proposals scoring 100 or more points qualified for pricing evaluation. The competing bidder, A&T Non-Emergency Transportation Service, LLC, was deemed unresponsive and disqualified for failure to follow instructions and submit a complete proposal.

The scope comprises Direct Family Assistance, Parenting Time Support, and transportation services. The contract term is three years with up to two one-year renewal options. The RFP was originally posted April 29, 2026 with a proposal due date of May 27, 2026; two bidders submitted proposals by the deadline.

The recommended award amount is $270,000, with the winning bid pricing Direct Family Assistance at $107.55 per hour for 1,527 units annually serving 57 clients, Parenting Time Support at $107.55 per hour for 816 units annually serving 30 clients, and transportation services at $18,000 annually. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval.