Opportunity

Michigan VSS #RFP-491-260000001271-3

Michigan Seeks Provider for Statewide PACE Foster Care Family-Finding Services

Posted

May 21, 2026

Respond By

June 26, 2026

Identifier

RFP-491-260000001271-3

NAICS

624110

This opportunity seeks a provider for the Permanency and Connections Expert (PACE) program to deliver statewide family-finding and permanency services for youth in foster care in Michigan. - Government Buyer: - City of Lansing, Michigan (local government) - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation and operation of the PACE program - Statewide family-finding and permanency services for foster youth - Services must follow the Wendys Wonderful Kids (WWK) model - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to the WWK model for family-finding - Statewide coverage, replacing and expanding the former Adoption Resource Consultant (ARC) program - Solicitation includes amendments to pricing and language - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice or attachments

Description

This solicitation is for The Permanency and Connections Expert (PACE) program, a statewide service aimed at strengthening permanency outcomes for youth in foster care through family-finding services using the Wendys Wonderful Kids (WWK) model. It replaces the former Adoption Resource Consultant (ARC) program and expands the scope to include earlier and broader family-finding support. The solicitation includes amendments and updates to schedule B pricing and language. The issuing office is located in Lansing, Michigan.

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