About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Marquette County Health Department seeks proposals from qualified providers to deliver irregular, part-time licensed social work services for its Maternal Infant Health Program. The scope includes evidence-based health and psychosocial assessments, individualized care plans, service coordination with medical providers and Medicaid Health Plans, community resource referrals, and required meeting participation. Providers must hold at least a Licensed Bachelor in Social Work credential and complete state program training requirements, with an estimated workload of eight billable hours per week. Bidders must submit the enclosed Bid Proposal Form by mail or in person in a sealed envelope marked "MIHP Behavioral Health Services Proposal" to the Marquette County Administration by noon EST on Friday, November 13, 2026. Proposals must include a total hourly rate and proof of compliance with county insurance standards, and the agency will award the contract based on the most advantageous combination of price, qualifications, experience, and scheduling.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Marquette County Health Department
Scope of work
- Conduct maternal and infant assessments
- Develop individualized plans of care based on family needs
- Coordinate services with medical care providers and Medicaid Health Plans
- Provide home, office, and telehealth visits
- Provide referrals for local community resources and transportation services
- Complete all MIHP program training requirements to perform independently
- Work as a multi-disciplinary team with the MIHP Registered Nurse, Program Liaison, and staff
- Participate in required meetings, program accreditation, and review activities
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Combination of price, qualifications, experience, and scheduling most advantageous to the County | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Hold, at minimum, a Licensed Bachelor in Social Work (LBSW) credential
- Complete all MIHP program training requirements to perform independently
- Certified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Proposal Form (Exhibit A)
- Total hourly rate to provide services
- Expected reimbursement rate for associated travel expenses
- Acknowledgment of addenda if issued
Key dates
- Proposals due
- Noon (EST) on Friday, November 13, 2026
- Bid opening
- Noon (EST) on Friday, November 13, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Mail or in person
- Instructions
- Submit using the Bid Proposal Form in a sealed envelope marked 'MIHP Behavioral Health Services Proposal' to Marquette County Administration, 184 US 41 East, Negaunee, MI 49866.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Marquette County, MI (including home, office, and telehealth visits)
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence; Automobile Liability: $500,000 combined single limit per accident; Workers' Compensation statutory limits and Employer's Liability limits of $500,000 per occurrence. County of Marquette named as additional insured.