Recovery Coach train-the-trainer training

The Michigan Department of Corrections is issuing a Notice of Intent to Negotiate and Contract with a Single Provider for Recovery Coach train-the-trainer training services, with written questions due July 9, 2026 and objections to the single-source intent due July 14, 2026.

The MDOC intends to award a purchase order to Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (Hartford, Connecticut) as the sole source. Any vendor asserting that viable alternatives exist must submit a written response describing equivalent products or services by July 14, 2026 to be considered.

The scope is train-the-trainer instruction to certify MDOC staff as Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) and Recovery Coach Professional Facilitators (RCFP) trainers. Following their certification, these trained staff will subsequently instruct select MDOC prisoners to become Recovery Coaches. The training targets MDOC employees who may lack prior experience or formal education in Substance Use Disorder peer recovery support services. The contractor must provide comprehensive train-the-trainer instruction along with training materials for use during subsequent prisoner training sessions.

Pricing, contract duration, renewal options, and funding amounts are not specified in the notice. Questions should be directed to Kathy Logan, solicitation manager, at 517-241-6291 or Logank1@michigan.gov.