Bid guide

How to bid on In-Home Monitoring and Shelter Care for Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County WICloses August 25, 2026

What Milwaukee County is buying

Milwaukee County is seeking proposals for services related to a Level II in-home monitoring program, shelter care, and an intensive monitoring program. This is an opportunity for vendors to provide critical support services to the community.

The solicitation reference number is DHHS-POS-CYFS-2701. Interested vendors should review the full details to understand the scope of work required for these programs.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for this Request for Proposal (RFP) is August 24, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET. All submissions must be completed by this time.

It is important to submit your response well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional service firms experienced in providing in-home monitoring, shelter care, and intensive monitoring programs, particularly those with a focus on child and family services (CYFS).

Vendors with a proven track record in similar programs and the capacity to serve Milwaukee County will find this relevant.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to visit the Milwaukee County procurement portal, which uses Bonfire. Viewing the opportunity details is public and does not require an account.

To download files and submit your response, you will need to register a free vendor account on the Bonfire portal. All documents and submissions are handled directly through this platform.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your proposal, clearly outline your experience and capabilities in providing Level II in-home monitoring, shelter care, and intensive monitoring programs. Highlight any specific expertise relevant to the needs of child and family services.

Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Provide concrete examples of past successes and demonstrate your understanding of the program's objectives. Pay close attention to all submission instructions on the Bonfire portal to ensure your response is complete and correctly formatted.

See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond

Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.

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This guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Milwaukee County; the original posting controls.