The Marquette County Health Department (MCHD) seeks proposals from qualified providers to provide, as needed, irregular part-time licensed social work services with the MCHD Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP). MIHP is a statewide evidence-based home-visiting program for pregnant people, infants and their families. MIHP providers support Medicaid-eligible families by offering care coordination and intervention services during pregnancy and infancy. MIHP providers are certified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Information regarding the MIHP program can be found through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services MIHP program. The provider must hold, at minimum, a Licensed Bachelor in Social Work (LBSW) credential, with an estimated workload of 8 hours per week to be billed to MCHD. Proposals must be submitted no later than Noon (EST) on Friday, November 13, 2026. Proponents must use the Bid Proposal Form enclosed in this Request for Proposal (RFP) and submit it by mail or in person in a sealed envelope, which identifies the proponent and states "MIHP Behavioral Health Services Proposal". Proposals must be delivered to the Marquette County Administration, 184 US 41 East, Negaunee, MI 49866. Proposals will be opened and read aloud on the date, time, and place mentioned above.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES: MIHP services include evidence-based health and psychosocial assessments, individualized plans of care, coordination of services with medical care providers and Medicaid Health Plans, including referrals for community resources and local childbirth education or parenting classes.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Complete all MIHP program training requirements to be able to perform independently. Training costs are covered by MDHHS in conjunction with MCHD, with training hours billable to MCHD, and include the following areas of focus:
- Maternal and infant assessments
- Individualized plans of care based on family needs
- Coordination of services with medical care providers and Medicaid Health Plans
- Home, office, and telehealth visits
- Referrals for local community resources
- Referral to transportation services, as needed
• Work as a multi-disciplinary team with the MIHP Registered Nurse, Program Liaison, and other MCHD staff.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Participate in MIHP program accreditation and review activities.
Insurance Documents: Respondents must be able to meet the County of Marquette's insurance standards as set forth in the attached description of required coverage (Exhibit B).
Rates: Proposals must include total hourly rate to provide services and expected reimbursement rate for associated travel expenses.
Selection: MCHD will award the work to the organization having the combination of price, qualifications, experience, and scheduling most advantageous to the County. MCHD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities in the proposals.
CONTACT PERSON: The main point of contact for this RFP is:
Patrick L Jacuzzo, Health Officer/Director
184 US 41 East
Negaunee, MI 49866
Ph: 906.315.2643
Email: pjacuzzo@mqtco.org
Secondary point of contact for this RFP is:
Kimberly Cummins, Administrative Assistant
184 US 41 East
Negaunee, MI 49866
Ph: 906.315.2610
Email: kcummins@mqtco.org
General Notes:
• Contractor is responsible for their own transportation, with approved travel expenses reimbursable by MCHD.
• All contractor hours associated with execution of a contract with MCHD are billable to MCHD.