United States Probation Office - Eastern District of Michigan

Q & A

Do I need to attach it or can I list the staff on the document?

You can either add the staff members on the Request for Proposal Attachment C or attach a list. Either way is fine. Supporting documentation (ie - credentials, licenses, certifications) can be attached.

Also, what do I put for experience?

Years of experience for each staff member should be noted either on the Request for Proposal Attachment C or attached in the supporting documentation.

In 17A what needs to be entered in this box?

Christina Wilkerson

Do we need to print everything; even the items that do not require a signature?

Yes - all pages of the RFP need to be submitted, even those pages that do not require a signature.
The Offeror is not required to submit solicitation sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J as part of its proposal.

How many copies need to be submitted?

The original plus two copies need to be submitted.

Can some of the attachments be paperclipped together?

Yes.

When submitting a bid, do I submit each RFP in a separate envelope?

RFP's on the same contract number should be submitted together in the same envelope.

Do I need to submit copies of credentials, licenses and certifications?

The Offeror is not required to provide documentation of the education, credentials, license and certification of staff members; however, the Offeror shall verify the information is accurate and that any required licenses are current.

Information and Billings Examples

INFORMATION AND BILLINGS EXAMPLES:

RFP must be mailed with one copy to the Detroit office Attn: Christina Wilkerson no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 10, 2023.

ALL services on the RFP must be bid on (and if awarded) provided by the vendor. Vendors cannot pick and choose which services to provide.

Intake and Assessment Reports - 1 Unit Per plan Example: An intake and assessment cost per report $10.00.

Individual Sessions = 1 Unit equals 30 minutes. A 1 hour session would be 2 units. Example: Cost per unit $10.00. An hour session would be paid at a rate of $20.00 because 1 hour is 2 units.

Group Sessions = 1 Unit equals 30 minutes. Group is generally 1 ½ hours which would be 3 units. Example: Cost per unit is $10.00. A 1.5 hour session would be paid at a rate of $30.00 because 1.5 hours is 3 units.