Description
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a vendor to provide case management, housing assistance, and employment support services to youth in transition in Wayne County. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing these services to help youth achieve stability and independence. The contract will be for a period of three years, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. The vendor will be required to provide a detailed plan for delivering these services, including staff supervision, client assessment, and collaboration with community resources. The evaluation criteria for this RFP include bidder experience and past performance, education and qualifications, staffing and training, program implementation, and vendor question worksheet evaluation. Some key points to consider include:
• The vendor must demonstrate an understanding of the service area and the needs of the target population.
• The vendor must provide a plan for addressing and serving the target population, including transportation needs, client characteristics, disabilities, language barriers, and cultural barriers.
• The vendor must describe how they will engage clients to develop goals and maintain a high degree of participation and investment in the goals.
• The vendor must provide metrics for determining program success, including family functioning, family satisfaction, and referral source satisfaction.
• The vendor must describe how they will collaborate with relevant organizations and resources within the geographic area to assist with successful implementation of the service.