Description
The State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive foster care case management services for children in out‑of‑home placements throughout the state. The contract runs from the effective date (late September 2026) through September 30 2027 and includes case management, family‑centered services, resource development, and compliance with numerous state statutes and federal funding requirements. Vendors must submit a full technical and pricing proposal via MissouriBUYS, meet extensive business‑compliance certifications, and demonstrate prior experience in child‑welfare case management.
• Scope: child welfare case management, family‑centered services, resource and community development, transitional living support.
• Geographic coverage: statewide, with data attachments showing county‑level case volumes.
• Contract value: not disclosed; likely multi‑million based on statewide case load.
• Mandatory registrations: “Prospective” or “Spend Authorized” status in MissouriBUYS, plus “Approved” status.
• Required exhibits: technical, pricing, experience, team qualifications, methodology, compliance certifications (tax, anti‑boycott, E‑Verify, etc.).
• Submission deadline: October 21 2026, 2 PM CT; questions due ten days prior (approx. Oct 11 2026).
• Award: single‑source award after evaluation; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.