RFP-491-260000002381-1 | Family Assistance Program Alcona Iosco Counties

The Family Assistance Program for Alcona and Iosco Counties, issued under solicitation number RFP-491-260000002381-1 by the State of Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, is a three-year service contract with an effective start date of October 1, 2026, and a potential term extending through September 30, 2029, with options for two additional one-year renewals at the State’s discretion. The contract has a fixed annual award value of $50,000, totaling $150,000 over the base period, and requires contractors to deliver comprehensive family support services across Michigan, including Ingham County, with performance occurring at client homes, community locations, and other designated sites as needed. Proposals must demonstrate strong delivery capability, including staffing plans aligned with detailed service charts, clear timelines for service initiation, and an actionable plan for client engagement through both face-to-face and non-face-to-face contacts, while also proving a deep understanding of the target population’s needs and the feasibility of the proposed service methodology. The evaluation is conducted on a best-value basis, awarding up to 125 technical points based on delivery capability (40 points), service capability and understanding (40 points), compliance with vendor worksheet instructions (30 points), and relevant experience and past performance with the State (15 points); proposals must achieve a minimum of 100 technical points to be eligible for award, and price is considered alongside technical merit without adherence to a lowest-price, technically acceptable model. Contractors are required to comply with stringent operational, security, and administrative regulations, including mandatory background checks for all personnel with disclosure requirements for any CPS history, criminal convictions, or prior perpetrator findings, with immediate reporting obligations for any new incidents. All employees and subcontractors must pass screening against state databases including ICHAT and CR, and those without a ten-year Michigan residency must sign a felony waiver. Insurance must include commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation coverage with minimum limits, naming the State as an additional insured with a waiver of subrogation, and all insurers must hold an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. The contract imposes strict data privacy requirements aligned with Michigan’s Digital Standards and GRC platform compliance, mandating 24-hour breach reporting, secure handling and destruction of confidential information upon termination, and retention of all records for four years following final payment