HOW to Respond to a Solicitation on Vendor Self Service (VSS)- SERVICE Job Aid.pdf

This is a training document that provides step-by-step instructions for responding to solicitations through the State of Michigan's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The document outlines a 5-step process for submitting responses to solicitations: 1) Respond to Lines, 2) Criteria Response, 3) Attach Your Files, 4) Discounts/Comments, and 5) Review/Submit. The instructions detail how to select appropriate solicitations, enter bid information, attach required documentation, and submit final responses through the VSS portal.

The document specifies technical requirements including allowable file types (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .jpg, .txt, .xps and .bmp) with a 6MB size limit per attachment. It explains how to enter pricing information either as unit prices and delivery days for commodity lines or as contract amounts, provides guidance on submitting alternate specifications, and notes that responses can be modified any time before the solicitation closing date/time. The interface allows for entering discounts and overall comments regarding the solicitation before final review and submission.