Statewide Law Enforcement and Management

The State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a statewide law enforcement training program focused on mental health crisis intervention. The procurement seeks a single provider to facilitate and manage the rollout of the Managing Mental Health Crisis training program across five designated regions throughout the state. The program, originally developed and piloted in Washtenaw County, is designed to equip law enforcement personnel with improved skills in identifying, responding to, and managing individuals experiencing mental health crises. Key deliverables include conducting train-the-trainer sessions to develop two to three teams of "super trainers," coordinating regional training implementations, managing day-to-day operations, tracking trained personnel, and overseeing certifications. The selected provider will also be responsible for reporting to the Governor's Mental Health Diversion Council regarding training activities and curriculum updates. Written questions concerning the ITN must be submitted by October 13, 2017 at 13:59 via www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS, and potential bidders who believe viable alternatives exist must submit written responses describing equivalent products or services by the same deadline. The sole point of contact for inquiries is Sarah Oumedian, Department Analyst, at 517-335-1969 or OumedianS@michigan.gov.

The ITN document does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. The intended source for this contract is The Cardinal Group II, LLC, located at 147 Carriage Way, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, indicating a previously identified preferred vendor for this initiative. This procurement represents a new contract under commodity code 96147 with no renewal options specified in the available documentation. The ITN does not disclose pricing terms, contract amounts, or funding sources, limiting visibility into the budget range or award value for potential alternative bidders or those seeking to propose equivalent services.