ITN 260000000034.docx

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement invitation to negotiate

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE PROVIDER

Date: 8/5/2026 The State of Michigan intends to make a purchase for which it believes there is no viable alternative. The purpose of this notice is to attempt to identify possible alternatives.

Requestor: Department of Technology Management and Budget

1. State Contact Information:

The sole point of contact concerning this Invitation to Negotiate is:

Kristine Mills, Solicitation Manager 517-242-6402 Millsk11@michigan.gov

2. Description of Purchase:

The State intends to procure enterprise-grade data communications hardware, software and services necessary to support the State’s currently installed networking infrastructure and unified communication systems. Cisco is the only vendor capable of maintaining the existing statewide network. The State intends to set up a reliable procurement vehicle to continue support, ensure full compatibility with existing systems, and safeguard the State’s significant investment in its networking and unified communications infrastructure. This will include:

· Unified Communications: voice, video, and messaging solutions

· Networking Infrastructure: routers, switches, security appliances, and network storage

· Wireless connectivity systems

· Facility management, monitoring, control, and intrusion protection systems

· Value-added services including:

· Maintenance and support contracts

· Deployment, configuration, and integration services

· Consulting and architectural design (via Statements of Work)

· Training and rollout assistance The State of Michigan is initiating an Invitation to Negotiate with Cisco due to several critical factors affecting continuity of statewide technology operations. The State’s current Participating Addendum under the NASPO ValuePoint agreement expires on September 30, 2026. NASPO has transitioned its cooperative contracting activities to a new entity, RFX Premier, whose structure and strategic direction are not aligned with the State of Michigan’s procurement and technology goals. As a result, the State cannot continue its current arrangement through NASPO or RFX Premier.

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3. Description of Action:

The State intends to enter into a new contract with two base years and two one- year options.

4. Intended Source:

Cisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95314

5. Questions:

Questions concerning the Invitation to Negotiate must be emailed directly to the Solicitation Manager no later than Friday August 7th by 3 p.m. EST. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.

Responders should submit their questions using the following format:

6. Response Deadline:

Any potential bidder who does not agree that this good or service is available only from the intended source, must submit a response to the Solicitation Manager by 8/12/2026 Your response must be in writing and describe the product or service you are offering as an equivalent.

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