Notice of Intent to Certify Sole Source – Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Training

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is seeking a sole‑source contract with the Consortium for Children to deliver the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) training, certification, and ongoing technical assistance for foster‑care, adoptive, kinship, and guardian home‑study professionals. The contract includes a 2‑day initial certification, half‑day supervisor training, full‑day refresher courses, access to an online learning platform, tools, documentation, and a 90‑day recertification notice. The service period is Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2028 with a maximum fee of $150,000. The agency will award the contract only if no other vendor can provide the proprietary SAFE methodology. • Provides standardized, research‑based home‑study methodology (SAFE) • Includes initial certification, supervisor training, refresher training, webinars, and ongoing technical support • Delivered in locations agreed upon by MDCPS and the vendor (likely on‑site or virtual) • Contract value capped at $150,000 over two years • Sole‑source justification based on exclusive copyright and proprietary tools owned by the Consortium for Children • Objection deadline for the sole‑source determination: Nov 3 2026 (3 pm CST)