Notice of intent to award RFP260000002008

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Intent to Award RFP260000002008 for family preservation in-home family services in Alpena and Montmorency Counties, with the notice posted July 2, 2026 and a one-day objection window closing July 3, 2026. Northeast Michigan Family Resource Center is the sole and recommended awardee.

The scope comprises in-home family preservation services for Alpena and Montmorency Counties over a three-year term with up to two one-year renewal options. The anticipated workload is 1,404 service units annually and 18 clients per year (4,212 total units and 54 total clients across the initial three-year period). The contractor must be geographically situated to serve the service area; Northeast Michigan Family Resource Center is located at 1044 US 23 N., Alpena, Michigan 49747.

The total award is $300,000.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. The pricing proposal breakdown is $58.40 per unit for in-home family services, $45,000.00 for transportation, and $9,000.00 for specific assistance, totaling $299,980.80. Northeast Michigan Family Resource Center was the sole bidder. Its technical evaluation score was 112 out of 125 points across four categories: Experience and Qualifications (11/15), Delivery Capability (39/40), Service Capability and Understanding (33/40), and Instructions for Bidders and Vendor Questions Worksheet (29/30). The RFP was originally posted April 13, 2026 with proposals due May 18, 2026.