Statewide Law Enforcement and Management

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a statewide law enforcement training program focused on managing mental health crisis interventions. The primary objective is to contract with a single provider to facilitate a comprehensive two-day training program called "Managing Mental Health Crisis," originally developed by The Cardinal Group II, LLC. The training aims to improve law enforcement personnel's understanding of mental illness and enhance their response techniques during mental health-related incidents. Deliverables include training facilitators across five Michigan regions, developing "super trainers" who will conduct subsequent statewide training sessions, and establishing a reporting mechanism to the Governor's Mental Health Diversion Council. Potential bidders who believe they can provide an equivalent service must submit a written response by October 13, 2017, detailing their proposed alternative product or service. The ITN indicates that The Cardinal Group II, LLC is the intended source, but allows for competitive responses from other qualified providers.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on respondent types. While the document does not provide specific pricing information or detailed budget ranges, it suggests the contract will be awarded as a new contract with oversight from the Mental Health Diversion Council. The council will be responsible for advising on curriculum updates and supporting the statewide training effort. The intended vendor, The Cardinal Group II, LLC, will be responsible for managing all operational aspects of the training program, including training facilitators, coordinating logistics, and reporting progress. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract will cover a statewide implementation across Michigan, with a focus on developing a standardized approach to mental health crisis intervention training for law enforcement personnel.