Operational Consulting Services – Prequalification Program

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Operational Consulting Services through a prequalification program. This contract enables State of Michigan agencies and MiDEAL members, including local governments, school districts, universities, community colleges, and nonprofit hospitals, to access a pool of vetted consulting service providers. The IDV allows for the issuance of Tier-Two Statements of Work (SOWs) with a structured rate card featuring hourly rates ranging from $150 for administrative support to $250 for project leads, with contractors selected based on best value criteria specified in individual project solicitations.

The prime contractor for this IDV is The Chad Carden Group, LLC, a Missouri-based limited liability company. The contract is valid from March 11, 2025, to March 10, 2030, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Initially valued at $0.00, the contract will generate value through individual project delivery orders. Covering the State of Michigan, this contract type allows for flexible engagement of consulting services, with the state retaining the right to annually review and potentially remove contractors who are not actively responding to project requests. The IDV provides a streamlined procurement mechanism for operational consulting services across various public and quasi-public entities in Michigan.