Protect Michigan Commission
Weekly Newsletter

June 29, 2021

Six Contracts Awarded for High-Risk Populations COVID-19 Vaccinations

Six contracts totaling nearly $60 million have been awarded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to the help improve COVID-19 vaccination access for high-risk populations and settings across Michigan.

Bidders could offer statewide or regional services based on State of Michigan Prosperity Regions and six site or setting types were included in the RFP including:

1. Homebound vaccinations
2. Community-based mobile clinics
3. Neighborhood testing sites
4. Seasonal agricultural workers
5. Shelters, transient communities, other vulnerable populations
6. Medium to large vaccination sites

The following bidders have been awarded two-year contracts to provide the following services:

• ACCESS, Region 10, homebound; community mobile sites; shelters and vulnerable populations - $1,100,000.
• Ambulnz Holdings, LLC, statewide, homebound; community mobile sites; seasonal agriculture; and shelters and vulnerable populations - $15,000,000.
• Honu Management Group, statewide, homebound; community mobile sites; neighborhood testing sites; seasonal agriculture; and shelters and vulnerable populations - $20,000,000.
• Recovery Mobile Clinic, Regions 9 and 10, community mobile sites; and shelters and vulnerable populations - $1,400,000.
• Thompson Technologies, statewide, homebound, community mobile sites; seasonal agriculture; and shelters and vulnerable populations - $15,000,000.
• Visit Healthcare, statewide, community mobile sites; seasonal agriculture; and shelters and vulnerable populations - $7,000,000.

The total value of the contracts will be based on actual usage/need based on site type and actual number of doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered. Contractors will be required to schedule appointments and manage all logistics involved in providing mobile vaccinations. Site Type 6 will be bid out to the awarded contractors on an as needed basis upon determination by the state.

'My Why' Billboards You may recognize a few familiar faces on billboards soon. Be on the lookout for 'My Why' billboards featuring Dr. Mona and other Michiganders sharing their Why they got the vaccine!

White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

Michigan Vaccination Incentives

Michigan has launched Michigan.gov/Vax2Win for compiling information about local and state organizations and businesses offering giveaways and incentives during COVID-19 vaccine clinics. 

Our goal remains to get at least 70% of Michiganders age 16 and up vaccinated.  Getting vaccinated not only protects you, but also those around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Upcoming Community Clinics

Below are community vaccination clinics across Michigan:

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In case you missed it

Workgroup Meetings

Thursday, July 1

12 p.m. - Faith Workgroup

2 p.m. - Local Government Workgroup

Friday, July 2

11 a.m. - African Immigrants Workgroup

If you'd like to join one of these or a different workgroup from our list, please email ProtectMICommission@michigan.gov.

Additional Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard

Vaccination data will be updated Monday - Saturday from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).

COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Guidance

This guidance outlines the strategy for vaccine prioritization for the State of Michigan and will be used by MDHHS, as well as public health and health care, as they allocate and administer vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. The information in this document will change frequently as we learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.