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

This document is a step-by-step instructional guide for using Michigan's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system to respond to state solicitations. The guide outlines a detailed 11-step process for submitting responses through the VSS platform, beginning with selecting the appropriate solicitation and ending with final submission. The document emphasizes the five main components of the response process: Respond to Lines, Criteria Response, Attach Your Files, Discounts/Comments, and Review/Submit.

The guide provides specific technical details for response submission, including allowable file types (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .jpg, .txt, .xps and .bmp) with a 6MB size limit per document. Users can input unit prices, delivery days, contract amounts, and comments as needed. The system allows for criteria responses which may be required before submission, and includes functionality for adding net discounts and overall comments. Responses can be modified at any time prior to the solicitation close date/time, with submitted responses accessible under the "My Responses" tab.