RFP for Re-procurement of Family Preservation Services: Parenting Skills

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is soliciting proposals under solicitation DHSRFP-043d for the re-procurement of Family Preservation Services, specifically focusing on Parenting Skills. The goal is to provide evidence-based programs, including Nurturing Parenting, Triple P (Level 4 Standard and Teen), and Functional Family Therapy Child Welfare Low-Risk Track, to support families at risk of child maltreatment or welfare involvement. Selected providers must demonstrate the ability to rapidly connect with referred families and implement these models with fidelity, adhering to specific training, site certification, and outcome reporting standards. Successful proposers are expected to reach full service capacity within four months of contract execution. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DHS Bonfire Portal by September 10, 2026. Submissions must include a completed response form, a project budget and narrative, a W-9, and documentation regarding Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) participation. The contract emphasizes diversity goals, targeting 13 percent MBE, 2 percent WBE, and 5 percent VOSB participation. Evaluation is based on a consensus-driven scoring system focusing on organizational experience, service model implementation, and an implementation plan, with a potential for shortlisted proposers to deliver an oral presentation. Administrative compliance requires the use of the KIDS database and MPER for service logging and invoicing.