RFP-491-260000002426-1 | FP In-Home Family Services Alcona-Iosco County

The contract pertains to in-home family services for Alcona and Iosco counties in Michigan, awarded through solicitation RFP-491-260000002426-1, with a proposal deadline of August 24, 2026, and an anticipated effective start date of October 1, 2026. The base contract term spans three years, ending September 30, 2029, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods, yielding a potential total value between $225,000 and $375,000 based on an annual award of $75,000, which includes fixed allocations for transportation ($10,500) and specific assistance ($2,500), while the core service delivery component is unpriced by unit. Performance is required on-site within the designated service area, with all work conducted by contractors who must comply with stringent state and federal obligations regarding background checks, data security, and child protection protocols. All personnel, including subcontractors and volunteers, must undergo clearance via CWL-4624 forms prior to employment, must report any history of child abuse or neglect findings regardless of official registry placement, and are prohibited from contact with children without prior review and approval. The service model demands 24/7 emergency availability, non-discriminatory delivery, and outcomes-focused performance metrics, including 80% client improvement on pre/post-tests, 80% reduction in substantiated CPS complaints, and 90% family retention rates. Contractor responsibilities are reinforced by comprehensive administrative, audit, and compliance requirements, including maintaining data security programs equal to or exceeding state standards, undergoing annual third-party audits, and allowing unannounced state inspections. Data breaches trigger mandatory 24-hour notification, full cooperation with investigations, 24 months of credit monitoring for affected individuals, reimbursement of all state-related costs, and restoration of lost state data at no cost. Invoicing is conducted electronically through MDHHS channels via EFT, with strict documentation criteria applied. Evaluation of proposals emphasizes technical merit over price, with a total of 125 possible points distributed across experience, delivery capability, service methodology, and compliance with submission instructions; bidders must achieve a minimum of 100 technical points to be considered for award, and selection will be based on best value, not lowest price. Key contract administration functions are managed