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

This is a job aid document providing 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: Respond to Lines, Criteria Response, Attach Your Files, Discounts/Comments, and Review/Submit. The system displays solicitation opportunities that vendors can respond to by selecting "Respond Online" from the Solicitations Details page.

The technical requirements specify that vendors can attach relevant files in formats including .doc, .docx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .jpg, .txt, .xps and .bmp, with a 6MB size limit per document. The system allows vendors to enter unit prices, delivery days, contract amounts, and comments for each commodity line. Vendors can also submit alternative specifications if applicable. Responses can be modified any time before the solicitation close date/time. The document provides screenshots showing the VSS interface and navigation through each step of the submission process.