This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for the implementation of the Families First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Program. Providers can propose to implement specific evidence-based models such as Intercept, Homebuilders, or Motivational Interviewing, or community-based services. Referrals will be distributed through an alternate schedule and rotation. Providers are responsible for securing their own training and certification for chosen models. Collaboration with schools, behavioral health agencies, caseworkers, and other community partners is expected. Providers will need to create their own assessment tools and documentation formats, and will use Smartsheet for data upload, with limited access to MDCPS systems. The program begins on June 1, 2026, and services generally have a duration of 6 months for Intercept and 48 weeks for Homebuilders, with MI duration being varied. Services can be voluntary or court-ordered. Fidelity monitoring will be conducted according to clearinghouse requirements. Cost reimbursement is based on predetermined requirements, and modifications can be requested for overages. Travel time, documentation time, and collateral contacts are reimbursable cost-related activities. Standardized billing templates and reporting forms will be provided monthly. MDCPS will not publish scoring rubrics beyond what is listed in the RFP.
The bid notice states that the program will start on June 1, 2026, and services for each evidenced-based program have a specific duration, which is generally 6 months for Intercept, 48 weeks for Homebuilders, and varied for MI. it will start june 1. and services for each of these evidencedbased programs have a specific 12 duration which is generally 6 months for intercept, 48 weeks for homebuilders and mi will be varied.
The bid notice states that the cost reimbursement model is based on predetermined requirements for the cost of services, and if there is an overage, a modification can be requested to adjust. it is based on payment, p. 6 the predetermined requirements for the cost of services. if there is an overage, a modification can be requested to adjust.
The bid notice states that there will not be any other publishing of scoring rubrics or weighting details beyond the evaluation point values listed in the RFP. o, there will not be any other publishing, only criteria, **** whats listed in the rfp.
The bid notice implies that providers should be established, as it states that ideally, program and agencies who are already established are being sought.