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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) from Newaygo County Commission on Aging for in-home personal care services for older adults. Bids are due by Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. , and will be opened on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:05 a. m. The expected project start date is October 1, 2026, and the expected project completion date is September 30, 2028. Bids must be submitted to the Newaygo County Clerk's office. Contractors must be Medicare/Medicaid certified home health agencies with at least three years of experience in similar work and must meet all insurance requirements. The county reserves the right to reject any bids, negotiate terms, and award the contract in its best interest. Questions regarding bid specifications should be emailed to ***@***. *. * written material, such as professional records and certifications, may be attached. The contractor must initial any corrections. Payment terms are subject to county fiscal policy and respective contracts. The contractor must agree to indemnification and hold harmless responsibilities. Equal employment opportunity must be maintained. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Vehicle Liability. Bids may be withdrawn in person before the deadline. Bids will be evaluated based on contractor qualifications, staff experience, past performance, cost reasonableness, cost competitiveness, references, and any other relevant information. The successful company will commence work only after a fully executed contract or written notification to proceed. The detailed scope of work includes providing in-home personal care services, assessing individual needs, conducting in-service training, supervisory visits, maintaining time and activity records, and conducting background checks. The bid form requires the proposed cost per unit of service and the number of years the bidder will commit to that cost. The bid will not be withdrawn for 60 days after the receipt date. A copy of insurance and workers' compensation must be provided. The final contract must be signed before services can be provided.
Bids must be received no later than Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. The expected project start date is October 1, 2026, and the expected project completion date is September 30, 2028.
The bid notice states that Payment terms are subject to county fiscal policy and respective contracts.
The bid will be evaluated on contractor qualifications and capabilities, staff experience, past performance, cost reasonableness, cost competitiveness, references, and any other relevant information.
Contractors shall demonstrate they have the resources and capability to perform the services as described herein. The following criteria shall be met to be eligible for this contract: 1. The contractor shall have at least three 3 years’ experience with similar work. 2. The contractor shall designate a single point of contact. 3. The contractor must be able to meet all insurance requirements as outlined in section 8, insurance requirements. 4. The contractor must be a medicare medicaid certified home health agency.
