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

The document is a job aid that provides step-by-step instructions for responding to solicitations on the SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform for the State of Michigan. The guide details a 5-step process for vendors to submit responses to state solicitations, including selecting a specific solicitation, entering response details, attaching required files, adding comments or discounts, and reviewing and submitting the final response.

The solicitation example in the document is for "Education and Training Consulting" services, with the ability to enter response types like "Bid", specify contract amounts, and attach supporting documentation. The platform supports file attachments up to 6 MB in formats including .doc, .docx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .jpg, .txt, .xps, and .bmp. Vendors can modify their responses at any time prior to the solicitation's close date/time, and the system provides confirmations and tracking throughout the submission process.