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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for maintenance and support services of the MiConnect system. The RFP seeks qualified vendors to provide ongoing maintenance, technical support, system updates, and troubleshooting for the MiConnect platform, which serves as a critical health and human services application. The proposal process includes a mandatory pre-proposal conference for prospective bidders, with specific dates and submission requirements outlined in the RFP documentation. Proposals must be submitted by the stated deadline, with evaluation and selection of the winning vendor(s) to follow. The contract term extends for an initial period with options for renewal, allowing MDHHS to maintain continuity of critical system support services.

Pricing for the maintenance and support services shall be submitted as part of the proposal response, with costs evaluated against the scope of work and service level requirements defined by MDHHS. The RFP may include set-asides for small businesses or other eligible categories as determined by Michigan procurement regulations. The incumbent vendor's performance and current service environment should be considered by bidders when developing their proposals. Funding for this contract will be provided through MDHHS operational budgets, with specific amounts and allocations detailed in the RFP's financial sections. All submissions must comply with Michigan procurement requirements and MDHHS evaluation criteria to be considered for contract award.

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Michigan.gov/MiProcurement Proposal Instructions Department of Technology, Management and Budget—Procurement MiConnect Maintenance & Operations Request for Proposal No. 260000002346 Solicitation Manager Name: David Stohrer Direct Phone: 517-896-4043 Email: stohrerd1@michigan.gov Main Phone: 1-855-MI-PURCH 1-855-647-8724 This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Procuring a contractor managed team of technically skilled personnel to deliver IT professional services that will work under the direction of the DTMB Agency Services staff in supporting ongoing MiConnect Solution maintenance, support, and operations activities.

Solicitation Timeline

Event
Time
Date
Solicitation issue date
N/A
Friday, July 10, 2026
Deadline for bidders to submit questions about this Solicitation
3:00 p.m. Eastern
Friday, July 31, 2026
Anticipated date the State will post answers to bidder questions on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS
3:00 p.m. Eastern
Friday, August 7, 2026
Proposal deadline*
3:00 p.m. Eastern
Friday, September 4, 2026
Anticipated contract begin date
N/A
Monday, May 3, 2027

*A bidder’s proposal received at 3:00:01 p.m. Eastern is late and subject to disqualification.

This Solicitation is subject to change. Check www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS for current information.

RESPONSE REQUIREMENT: Download this RFP Word document, insert responses directly into the locations provided, referencing any external attachments, save under a new name and upload with any attachments. DO NOT BREAK UP SOLICITATION. Please upload completed Pricing Schedule separately.

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION. The State recommends reading all Solicitation materials prior to preparing a proposal, particularly these Proposal Instructions and the Vendor Questions Worksheet. Bidders must follow these Proposal Instructions and provide a complete response to the items indicated in the table below. References and links to websites or external sources may not be used in lieu of providing the information requested in the Solicitation within the proposal. Include the bidder’s company name in the header of all documents submitted with your proposal. Note that all documents and information submitted as part of a proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Proposals received by the State may be posted on the State’s publicly available website after bidders are notified of the award recommendation.

Solicitation Structure and Documentation

Document
Description
Bidder Response Instructions
Cover Page
Provides Solicitation title and number, important dates, and contact information for Solicitation Manager
Informational
Proposal Instructions
Provides Solicitation instructions to bidders
Informational
Confidential Treatment Form
Required verification on whether bidder’s proposal contains confidential information
Bidder must complete and submit by proposal deadline
Vendor Questions Worksheet
Questions to bidders on background and experience
Bidder must complete and submit by proposal deadline
Attachment 1, Resume Templates
Key Personnel Resume Templates for positions listed in the Statement of Work.
Bidder must complete and submit by proposal deadline
IT Professional Services Terms and Conditions
This document provides the Contract Terms for any contract awarded from this solicitation
Deemed accepted by Bidder unless information required in the Evaluation Process section of this document is submitted by the proposal deadline.
Schedule A – Statement of Work
Statement of Work details
Bidder must complete and submit by proposal deadline
Schedule B – Pricing
Pricing for goods and services sought by the State through this Solicitation
Bidder must complete and submit by proposal deadline
Schedule C – Insurance
This document provides the Contract Insurance Requirements for any contract awarded from this solicitation.
Deemed accepted by Bidder unless information required in the Evaluation Process section of this document is submitted by the proposal deadline.
Schedule D - Service Level Agreement
This document provides the Service Level Agreement for any contract awarded from this solicitation.
Deemed accepted by Bidder unless written exceptions in accordance with the Evaluation Section are provided to State with Bidder’s proposal.
Schedule E – Data Security Requirements
This document provides the Data Security Requirements for any contract awarded from this solicitation.
Deemed accepted by Bidder unless written exceptions in accordance with the Evaluation Section are provided to State with Bidder’s proposal.
Schedule F – Transition In and Out Plan
This document provides the Transition in and Out Plan from the Contractor for any contract awarded from this.
To be provided by Bidders and subject to negotiation.
Schedule G - Federal Provision Addendum
The document provides federally required provisions when federal funds are used for the procurement.
Informational
Schedule G, Attachment 1 Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification
Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions
To be completed by Bidders

2. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE STATE. The sole point of contact for the State concerning this Solicitation is listed on the Cover Page. Contacting any other State personnel, agent, consultant, or representative about this Solicitation may result in Bidder disqualification.

3. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING - Reserved

4. MODIFICATIONS. The State may modify the Solicitation any time. Modifications will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS . This is the only method by which the Solicitation may be modified.

5. QUESTIONS. Bidder questions about this Solicitation must be emailed to the Solicitation Manager no later than the time and date specified on the Cover Page. In the interest of transparency, only written questions are accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. Submit questions using the format below; a Microsoft Excel format or similar is suggested.

Q #
Document and Section
Page #
Bidder Question

6. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL.

Electronic – The bidder must submit its proposal, all attachments, and any modifications or withdrawals electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The price proposal should be saved separately from all other proposal documents. The bidder should submit all documents in a modifiable (native) format (examples include but are not limited to Microsoft Word or Excel and Google Docs or Sheets). In addition to submitting documents in a modifiable format, the bidder may also submit copies of documents in PDF. Attachment file size is limited to 6 MB per document. Bidder’s failure to submit a proposal as required may result in disqualification. The proposal and attachments must be fully uploaded and submitted prior to the proposal deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to submit a proposal, as the SIGMA VSS system requires the creation of an account and entry of certain information, in addition to uploading and submitting the materials. The SIGMA VSS system will not allow a proposal to be submitted after the proposal deadline identified in the solicitation Closing On/Closing Date fields (Summary view/Detail view), even if a portion of the proposal has been uploaded.

Questions on how to submit information or how to navigate in the SIGMA VSS system can be answered by calling (517) 284-0540 or (888) 734-9749. The Solicitation Manager will not provide assistance related to the submittal of the proposal and all attachments on the day of the proposal deadline. Responsibility for a complete submission lies with the bidder. Note that all documents and information submitted in any manner as part of a proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Proposals received may be posted by the State on the State’s publicly available website after bidders are notified of the award recommendation.

7. RESERVED

8. EVALUATION PROCESS. The State will evaluate each proposal based on the following factors:

Technical Criteria Name
Weight
1.
Vendor Question Worksheet – Excluding Experiences
6
2.
Vendor Question Worksheet – Experiences Only
25
3.
Resume Templates
24
4.
SOW – Staffing Plan Only
25
5.
SOW – Excluding Staffing Plan
10
6.
Transition In / Out Plan
10
Total
100

Proposals receiving 80 or more evaluation points will have pricing evaluated and be considered for award.

The State may utilize all Bidder information, without regard to a proposal’s technical score, to determine fair market value for goods or services sought. The State is not obligated to accept the lowest price proposal. If applicable, the State’s evaluation will include consideration of a bidder’s qualified disabled veterans/service-disabled veteran owned business(QDV/SDVOB) status under MCL 18.1261(8). Additional information on the SDVOB preference is available at: Michigan.gov/SDVOB.

The State strongly encourages strict adherence to the Contract Terms and Schedules. The State reserves the right to deem a bid non-responsive for failure to accept the Contract Terms and Schedules. Nevertheless, the Bidder must submit any and all proposed changes to the Contract Terms and Schedules in tracked changes (i.e., visible edits) with an explanation of the Bidder’s need for each proposed change. Failure to include track changes with an explanation of the Bidder’s need for the proposed change constitutes the Bidder’s acceptance of the Contract Terms and Schedules. State may choose not to accept redlines proposed by Bidders after the initial bid submission and Bidders who fail to submit redlines with their initial submission may be disqualified. Volume and type of changes may impact evaluation scores. General statements, such as that the Bidder reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions or extensive redlines, may be considered non-responsive. Failure to respond timely to requests for proposed changes to Contract Terms during ongoing negotiations may be cause for disqualification.

☐ Bidder understands that proposed changes may affect the evaluation score and may be considered non-responsive.

The State may, but is not required to, conduct an on-site visit to tour and inspect the Bidder's facilities, require an oral presentation of the Bidder's proposal, attend a proof of concept meeting, conduct interviews with Bidders, or request additional price concessions at any point during the evaluation process.

The State may deduct points or reject a proposal if the Bidder fails to demonstrate to the State’s satisfaction the viability or functionality of the goods or services at the proof of concept meeting, on-site visit tour, oral presentations, or during Bidder interviews.

9. NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY. The State reserves the right to issue a Notice of Deficiency to Bidders if the State determines after the proposal deadline that a portion of the Solicitation was deficient, unclear, or ambiguous. Failure to respond to a Notice of Deficiency timely may be cause for disqualification.

10. CLARIFICATION REQUEST. The State reserves the right to issue a Clarification Request to a Bidder to clarify its proposal if the State determines the proposal is not clear. Failure to respond to a Clarification Request timely may be cause for disqualification.

11. RESERVATIONS. The State reserves the rights, including, but not limited to:

a. Disqualify a Bidder for failure to follow these instructions.

b. Discontinue the solicitation process at any time for any or no reason. The issuance of a solicitation, your preparation and submission of a proposal, and the State’s subsequent receipt and evaluation of your proposal does not commit the State to award a contract to you or anyone, even if all the requirements in the solicitation are met.

c. Consider late proposals if: (i) no other proposals are received; (ii) no complete proposals are received; (iii) the State received complete proposals, but the proposals did not meet mandatory minimum requirements or technical criteria; or (iv) the award process fails to result in an award.

d. Consider an otherwise disqualified proposal, if no other proposals are received.

e. Disqualify a proposal based on: (i) information provided by the Bidder in response to this solicitation; (2) the Bidder’s failure to complete registration on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS; or (3) if it is determined that a Bidder purposely or willfully submitted false or misleading information in response to the solicitation.

f. Consider prior performance with the State in making its award decision.

g. Consider overall economic impact to the State when evaluating proposal pricing and in the final award recommendation. This includes but is not limited to: considering principal place of performance, number of Michigan citizens employed or potentially employed, dollars paid to Michigan residents, Michigan capital investments, job creation, tax revenue implications, and economically disadvantaged businesses.

h. Consider total-cost-of-ownership factors (e.g., transition and training costs) when evaluating proposal pricing and in the final award recommendation.

i. Refuse to award a contract to any Bidder that has failed to pay State taxes or has outstanding debt with the State.

j. Enter into negotiations with one or more Bidders on price, terms, technical requirements, or other deliverables.

k. Award multiple, optional-use contracts, or award by Contract Activity.

l. Evaluate the proposal outside the scope identified in the Evaluation Process section of this document, if the State receives only one proposal.

12. AWARD RECOMMENDATION. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible Bidder who offers the best value to the State, as determined by the State. Best value will be determined by the Bidder meeting the minimum point threshold and offering the best combination of the factors stated in the Evaluation Process section of this document, and price, as demonstrated by the proposal. The State will post an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS or in the manner it was originally published.

13. DEBRIEF MEETINGS AND PROTEST. The State will post an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis, which will provide instructions on how to request a debrief meeting.

The State will post an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis, which will provide instructions on how to request a debrief meeting.

If you wish to initiate a protest of the award, you must submit your written protest electronically at BidProtest-DTMB@michigan.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern,10 business days after posting the Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis on SIGMA VSS. The State reserves the right to adjust this timing and will publish any change on the SIGMA VSS system.

Additional information about the protest process is available at DTMB - Programs and Policies (michigan.gov) under the “Bidder Protests” link.

14. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD. Contracts equal to $250,000 or greater require approval by the State Administrative Board. The State Administrative Board’s decision is final; however, its approval does not constitute a contract. The award process is not complete until the awarded contractor receives a contract fully executed by all parties.

15. GENERAL CONDITIONS. The State will not be liable for any costs, expenses, or damages incurred by a Bidder participating in this solicitation. The Bidder agrees that its proposal will be considered an offer to do business with the State in accordance with its proposal, including the Contract Terms, and that its proposal will be irrevocable and binding for a period of 180 calendar days from date of submission. If a contract is awarded to the Bidder, the State may, at its option, incorporate any part of the Bidder’s proposal into a contract. This solicitation is not an offer to enter into a contract. This solicitation may not provide a complete statement of the State’s environment or contain all matters upon which agreement must be reached. The bidder understands that their proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Other than verified trade secrets, proposals submitted via www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS are the State’s property.

16. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. As a public record, all portions of the bidder’s proposal and resulting contract are subject to disclosure as required under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231, et seq. However, the State may exempt some information from disclosure as permitted by law. Under MCL 18.1261(13)(b), records containing “a trade secret as defined under section 2 of the uniform trade secrets act, 1998 PA 448, MCL 445.1902,” are exempt from disclosure under FOIA. In addition, “financial or proprietary information” submitted with a bidder’s proposal is exempt from disclosure under FOIA. A bidder’s failure to comply with this Section is grounds for rejecting a bidder’s proposal as non-responsive. As a part of its proposal, each bidder must follow the procedure below.

a. SUBMIT A COMPLETED “CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM” (CT FORM) WITH YOUR BID. Completion and submission of the CT Form is required regardless of whether the bidder seeks confidential treatment of information. Failure to submit a completed CT Form may be cause for disqualification from the solicitation process. If a bidder fails to properly complete and submit the CT Form or otherwise fails to follow CT Form instructions, the proposal may be publicly disclosed in its entirety without redaction after an award recommendation.

i. Complete and sign Section 1 of the CT Form if the bidder does NOT request confidential treatment of information contained in its proposal; or

ii. Complete and sign Section 2 of the CT Form if the bidder requests confidential treatment of certain information. Bidder must also submit a “Public Copy” of the proposal with the trade secret, financial, and proprietary information redacted and clearly labeled as the “Public Copy.”

iii. Failure to complete and sign a CT Form may result in disqualification of the bidder. If a bidder fails to properly complete and submit the CT Form or otherwise fails to follow the CT Form instructions, the proposal, in its entirety, will be treated as a “Public Copy” and may be publicly disclosed by the State without redaction after bidders have been notified of an award recommendation.

b. FOIA REQUESTS. If a FOIA request is made for a bidder’s proposal, the Public Copy may be distributed to the public along with the bidder’s CT Form. The CT Form is a public document and serves as an explanation for the redactions to the Public Copy. Do not put any trade secret, financial, or proprietary information in the CT Form. Do not redact the CT Form itself.

c. NO ADVICE. The State will not advise a bidder as to the nature or content of documents entitled to protection from disclosure under FOIA or other laws, as to the interpretation of such laws, or as to the definition of trade secret or financial or proprietary information. Nothing contained in this provision will modify or amend requirements and obligations imposed on the State by FOIA or other applicable law.

d. FAILURE TO REQUEST CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. Failure to request material be treated as confidential as specified herein relieves the State, its agencies, and personnel from any responsibility for maintaining material in confidence.

e. Bids containing a request to maintain an entire proposal as confidential may be rejected as non-responsive. Bidders may not request confidential treatment with respect to resumes, pricing, and marketing materials. The State reserves the right to determine whether material designated as exempt by a bidder falls under MCL 18.1261 or other applicable FOIA exemptions. If a FOIA request is made for materials that the bidder has identified as trade secret, financial, or proprietary information, the State has the final authority to determine whether the materials are exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

f. Bidder forever releases the State, its departments, subdivisions, officers, and employees from all claims, rights, actions, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses and fees, which arise out of or relate to the disclosure of all or a portion of bidder’s proposal submitted under this Solicitation. Bidder must defend, indemnify and hold the State, its departments, subdivisions, officers, and employees harmless, without limitation, from and against all actions, claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, attorney fees, and expenses (including those required to establish the right to indemnification), arising out of or relating to any FOIA request, including potential litigation and appeals, related to the portion of bidder’s proposal submitted under this Solicitation that bidder has identified as a trade secret, or financial or proprietary information. The State will notify bidder in writing if indemnification is sought. The State is entitled to: (i) regular updates on proceeding status; (ii) participate in the defense of the proceeding; (iii) employ its own counsel; and to (iv) retain control of the defense, or any portion thereof, if the State deems necessary. Bidder will not, without the State’s written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise, or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any claim, action, or proceeding. If a State employee, official, or law is involved or challenged, the State may control the defense of that portion of the claim. Any litigation activity on behalf of the State, or any of its subdivisions under this Section, must be coordinated with the Department of Attorney General. An attorney designated to represent the State may not do so until approved by the Michigan Attorney General and appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

Confidential Treatment Form INSTRUCTIONS. Bidder must complete either Section 1 or Section 2 of this CT Form and sign where indicated. Do not complete both sections. This CT Form must be signed by the individual who signed the bidder’s proposal. A completed CT Form must be submitted with your proposal, regardless of whether your proposal contains confidential information.

Failure to submit a completed CT Form with your bid is grounds for rejecting the proposal as non-responsive. If a bidder fails to properly complete and submit the CT Form or otherwise fails to follow CT Form Instructions, the proposal, in its entirety, will be treated as a “Public Copy” and may be publicly disclosed by the State without redaction after bidders have been notified of an award recommendation. See the Confidential Treatment Form and The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) sections of the Proposal Instructions for additional information.

Section 1. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS NOT REQUESTED This section must be completed, signed, and submitted with the proposal if the bidder does not request confidential treatment of any material contained in the proposal. If this section is completed, do not complete Section 2. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS REQUESTED.

By signing below, the bidder affirms that confidential treatment of material contained in their proposal is not requested.

Solicitation Number

Solicitation Title

Signature

Date

Printed Name, Title, Company

Section 2. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS REQUESTED This section must be completed, signed, and submitted with the proposal if bidder requests confidential treatment of any material contained in the proposal. Submission of a completed CT Form is required to request confidential treatment. If this section is completed, do not complete Section 1. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS NOT REQUESTED.

Provide the information in the table below. Bidder may add rows or additional pages using the same format shown in the table. Bidder must specifically identify the information to be protected as confidential and state the reasons why protection is necessary.

The CT Form will not be considered fully complete unless, for each confidentiality request, the bidder: (1) identifies the Proposal Page #, Section #, and Paragraph #, (2) identifies whether the material is a Trade Secret (TS), Proprietary Financial Information (FI), or Proprietary Information (PI), and (3) explains the specific legal grounds that support treatment of the material as TS, FI, or PI. Bidders must provide a complete justification as to how the material falls within the scope of an applicable FOIA exemption or relevant case law. Bidders must not simply cite to an applicable exemption or case name. Bidders must also provide the contact information for the person at their organization authorized to respond to inquiries by the State concerning the material.

Bidder must also submit a “Public Copy” of the proposal with the trade secret, financial, and proprietary information redacted and clearly labeled as the “Public Copy”.

(1) Proposal Page #, Section #, Paragraph # (2) Material is Trade Secret (TS), Proprietary Financial Information (FI), Proprietary Information (PI) (3) Applicable FOIA Exemption with Written Justification (4) Bidder Contact Information

By signing below, the bidder affirms that confidential treatment of material contained in their proposal is requested and has attached to this form a redacted “Public Copy” of the bidder’s proposal.

Solicitation Number

Solicitation Title

Signature

Date

Printed Name, Title, Company

Vendor Questions Worksheet Provide a detailed response to each question. “You” and “company” refers to the bidder.

Information Sought
Bidder Response

1. Contact Information

Bidder’s sole contact person during the Solicitation process. Include name, title, address, email, and phone number.

Person authorized to receive and sign a resulting contract. Include name, title, address, email, phone number and vendor customer code in SIGMA VSS.

2. Company Background Information

Legal business name and address. Include business entity designation, e.g., sole proprietor, Inc., LLC, or LLP.

What state was the company formed in?

Phone number.

Website address.

Number of years in business.

Number of employees.

Legal business name and address of parent company, if any.

Has there been a recent change in organizational structure (e.g., management team) or control (e.g., merger or acquisition) of your company? If the answer is yes: (a) explain why the change occurred and (b) how this change has affected your company.

Discuss your company’s history. Has growth been organic, through mergers and acquisitions, or both?

Has bidder ever been debarred, suspended, or disqualified from bidding or contracting with any entity, including the State of Michigan? If yes, provide the date, the entity, and details about the situation.

Has your company been a party to litigation against the State of Michigan? If the answer is yes, then state the date of initial filing, case name and court number, and jurisdiction.

Within the last 5 years, has your company or any of its related business entities defaulted on a contract or had a contract terminated for cause? If yes, provide the date, contracting entity, type of contract, and details about the termination or default.

State your gross annual sales for each of the last 5 years.

If receiving a contract under this Solicitation will increase your gross revenue by more than 25% from last year’s sales, explain how the company will scale-up to manage this increase.

Describe partnerships and strategic relationships you think will bring significant value to the State.

State the physical address of the place of business that would have primary responsibility for this account if bidder is awarded a contract under this Solicitation.

Bidder affirms that any business types identified on its SIGMA VSS profile, including those eligible for Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (GDBE) and Michigan Supplier Community Program (MiSC), are valid.
Choose an item.

3. Qualified Disabled Veteran/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program

Under MCL 18.1261, a “qualified disabled veteran” means a business entity that is 51% or more owned by 1 or more veterans with a service-connected disability. A “service-connected disability” means a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service as described in 38 USC 101(16). Are you a qualified disabled veteran?
Choose an item.

To demonstrate qualification as a qualified disabled veteran, you must provide:

(a) Proof of service and conditions of discharge (DD214 or equivalent);

(b) Proof of service-connected disability (DD214 if the disability was documented at discharge or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letter or equivalent if the disability was documented after discharge); and

(c) Legal documents setting forth the ownership of the business entity.

In lieu of the documentation identified above, you may provide proof of certification by the National Veterans Business Development Council.

Enter the names of documents submitted with your proposal to demonstrate status as a qualified disabled veteran.

4. Participation in Solicitation Development or Evaluation

Did your company, an employee, agent, or representative of your company, or any affiliated entity participate in developing any component of this solicitation? For purposes of this question, business concerns, organizations, or individuals are affiliates of each other if, directly or indirectly: (1) either one controls or has power to control the other or (2) a third-party controls or has the power to control both. Indicia of control include, but are not limited to, interlocking management or ownership, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities or equipment, and common use of employees.
Choose an item.

If you enter “YES”, you are not eligible for contract award or to work as a subcontractor for the awarded Contractor.

If you are awarded a contract under this solicitation, in order to provide the goods or services required under a resulting contract, do you intend to partner or subcontract with a person or entity that assisted in the development of this solicitation?
Choose an item.

If you enter “YES,” you are not eligible for contract award. An awarded Contractor may not partner or subcontract with anyone to provide goods and services required under a resulting contract if that subcontractor or partner assisted in the development of this solicitation.

Will your company, or an employee, agent, or representative of your company, participate in the evaluation of the proposals received in response to this Solicitation?
Choose an item.

If you enter “YES”, you are not eligible for contract award or to work as a subcontractor for the awarded Contractor.

5. State of Michigan Experience and Prior Experience

Does your company have experience working with the State of Michigan? If so, please provide a list (including the contract number) of the contracts you hold or have held with the State for the last 10 years.

Describe at least 3 relevant experiences from the last 5 years supporting your ability to successfully manage a contract of similar size and scope for the work described in this Solicitation.

Experience 1

Company name.

Contact name.

Contact role at time of project.

Contact phone.

Contact email.

City.

State.

Zip.

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project.

2. What role did your company play?

3. How is this project experience relevant to the subject of this Solicitation?

Dollar value.

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained.

Experience 2

Company name.

Contact role at time of project.

City.

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project.

Dollar value.

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained.

Experience 3

Company name.

Contact role at time of project.

City.

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project.

Dollar value.

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained.

6. Standard Contract Terms

Bidder must affirm agreement with the attached Contract Terms. If not in agreement, written exceptions in accordance with the Evaluation Process section of the Proposal Instructions must be provided with Bidder’s proposal. Any acceptance to the Contract terms confirms your organizations agreement, if awarded a Contract, and thus cannot be further edited or negotiated. Having any further exceptions to the Contract terms, at time of Contract negotiations, may be cause for disqualification.

Bidder must include all persons who reviewed or edited the Contract terms, and their applicable role and title within your organization.

7. Insurance Requirements

Bidder must affirm agreement with the attached Schedule C (Insurance Requirements). If not in agreement, written exceptions in accordance with the Evaluation Process section of the Proposal Instructions must be provided with the Bidder’s proposal.
Choose an item.

8. Michigan Economic Impact

Number of employees currently employed at locations within the State of Michigan.

Number of additional employees to be employed at locations within the State of Michigan if awarded this Contract (if any)

Minimum wage paid to employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan.

Average wage paid to employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan.

Percentage of employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan that are covered by employer-provided health insurance.

9. Labor, Antidiscrimination and Environmental Laws Compliance

Bidder must disclose any violations of state or federal labor, antidiscrimination and employment laws and regulations received within the past five years.

Bidder must disclose any violations of state or federal environmental laws and regulations received within the past five years.

10. Supplier Diversity

Does your company have a supplier diversity program or training?
Choose an item.
Bidder agrees that if Bidder is awarded a contract with a dollar amount of $500,000 or greater from this Solicitation, Bidder shall provide a copy of their current EEO-1 demographic report provided that Bidder meets Federal requirements to file an EEO-1 report.
Choose an item.

11. Other

Classification of Employees. I certify that the company has properly classified its employees in accordance with federal/state labor and employment laws.
Choose an item.
Abusive Labor Practices. The Contractor certifies that it will not furnish any Deliverable that was produced fully or partially by forced labor, forced or indentured child labor, or indentured servitude.
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Certification of Michigan Business- Public Act 431 of 1984, Sec. 268. I certify that the company has, pursuant to the provisions of Sec 268 of Public Act 431 of 1984, filed a Michigan Business Tax Corporate Income Tax Return. I certify that the company has, pursuant to the provisions of Sec 268 of Public Act 431 of 1984, filed a Michigan Income Tax return showing income generated in, or attributed to the State of Michigan. I certify that the company has, pursuant to the provisions of Sec 268 of Public Act 431 of 1984, withheld Michigan Income Tax from compensation paid to the company’s owners and remitted the tax to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
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Iran Linked Business- Public Act 517 of 2012. I certify that the Company is not an Iran-Linked business as defined by Public Act 517 of 2012.
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Clean Corporate Citizen. I certify that the Company is a Clean Corporate Citizen as defined by the Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451.
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Convict Labor. The Contractor certifies that if using convict labor, it is complying with all applicable state and federal laws and policies.
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SOM Debt/Tax Payment. All SOM tax/debts. I certify that all applicable State of Michigan taxes are paid, and that no outstanding debt is owed to the State of Michigan.
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Authorization to Verify Information Provided by Vendor. I authorize the State to verify that all information provided in this registration, in bidding and contracting documents, and any attachments or supplement documents and processes are accurate.
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12. Response to State Requests

Bidder agrees to respond, by established deadlines, to all requests from the State including but not limited to, clarification requests, notices of deficiency, and proposed changes to Contract Terms.
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Attachment 1, Resume Templates The Contractor must complete the Résumé Template(s) for the Key Personnel provided in this attachment below. Résumés for personnel should not exceed three (3) pages each in length.

Résumés for key personnel must include relevant skills, experience, and references.

It is acceptable for one person to fill multiple key positions for this project. However, a key résumé template must be completed for each key position to demonstrate that the required skills and experience are met and the proposal must demonstrate that the individual is assigned to the project for sufficient hours to meet the requirements of all roles for which they have been designated.

The State may evaluate such criteria as time spent by the personnel directly supporting similar solutions, and comparable size, scope and complexity of implementations accomplished.

The Contractor must submit a Letter of Commitment for key personnel who will be assigned to the Contract, signed by the identified resource, stating their commitment to work for the Contractor on this project contingent on award of the bid. If the identified personnel are currently assigned to another State project the Contractor must provide a letter signed by the State Program Manager releasing the individual from the other project upon execution of the Contract.

Contractor Project Manager Proposed Resource Name:

Proposed Classification:
Contractor Project Manager

If resource is associated with a subcontractor provide name of company:

Percentage of time resource will be allocated to project:

Contractor list the skills and experience that qualify the individual for the duties and responsibilities on this project for the proposed role. Provide the name of the project(s) and the year(s) the experience was obtained.

The experience requirements are restated as follows:

Required Skills
Bidder’s Response

Preferred 8+ years of experience managing projects providing timely and accurate project estimates, defining technical roadmaps, developing/overseeing project timelines, and coordinating project task efforts across diverse teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of Services and Work Products.

Experience must be in support of projects that are of a similar size and scope to this solicitation, follow Agile methodologies and demonstrate implementing and use of SCRUM or Kanban frameworks.

Does resource have this required skill: Yes ¨ or No ¨ Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Preferred 8+ years of experience facilitating meetings w/ clients & Stakeholder.

Experience must highlight success in managing expectations and in establishing clear, timely updates to all project stakeholders that minimally include the project team, program managers, steering committees, executive leadership, product owners, program SMEs and end users.

Experience must illustrate skills incapacity planning, Risk and Issue management, and project and executive level project reporting.

Does resource have this required skill: Yes ¨ or No ¨ Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Preferred 8+ years of experience leading project teams focused on accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of Services and Work Products.

Experience must demonstrate development and use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project health, such as velocity, burn-down/up charts, on-time delivery rate, and bug/defect density.

Does resource have this required skill: Yes ¨ or No ¨ Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Education: Bachelor’s degree Certification: Agile (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), and/or Project Management Professional is required.

List your degree and the conferring institution:

List client references for work performed to meet the requirements stated above, and all projects the proposed resource has worked on in the last three (3) years. A minimum of three (3) references are required. By submission of this information, the Contractor and identified key person authorize the State of Michigan to contact references and previous employers provided to verify the accuracy of the information. Provide the identified information for each:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

EDUCATION

Education

Degree (i.e. PhD, Master’s, Bachelors)

Year Completed:

Program
Major(s) area of study:
Minor area of study:

University

Additional Education

Degree (i.e. PhD, Master’s, Bachelors)

Year Completed:

Program
Major(s) area of study:

Minor area of study:

University

TRAINING – Provide any relevant technical or professional training related to the role resource will be providing on this project.

Technical or Professional Training

Course Name

Topic
(include credit hours if applicable)

Date taken

Contractor Security Officer Proposed Resource Name:

Proposed Classification:
Contractor Security Officer

If resource is associated with a subcontractor provide name of company:

Percentage of time resource will be allocated to project:

Contractor list the skills and experience that qualify the individual for the duties and responsibilities on this project for the proposed role. Provide the name of the project(s) and the year(s) the experience was obtained.

Required Skills
Bidder’s Response

Preferred 5 years of experience managing the security of the software Services and Work Products with evidence of integrating security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle in projects of similar size and scope of this solicitation. The Contractor Security Officer must:

· Display a deep understanding of activities like threat modeling, secure design review, security testing and how to incorporate best practices into every phase of the development lifecycle (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing, and Deployment).

· Evaluate and recommend security controls for the application's design,

· Show proficiency in applying risk and control frameworks like NIST and CoBIT to assess, mitigate, and report on IT risks throughout the project.

Does resource have this required skill: Yes or No Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Preferred 5 years of experience exhibiting excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex security concepts to developers, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders.

Excellent communication and organization skills required to manage multiple security-related tasks, work prioritization, and integrate security into the overall project plan and timeline

Does resource have this required skill: Yes or No Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Preferred 5 years of experience demonstrating the ability to motivate and guide team members to analyze complex security problems, anticipate threats (threat modeling), provide in-depth analysis, and recommend effective, timely solutions; ensuring a secure solution is delivered.
Does resource have this required skill: Yes or No

Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Education: Bachelor’s degree Certification: Security specifically, CSSLP, CDP, CISSP or OSCP is required.

List your degree and the conferring institution and active security certifications:

List client references for work performed to meet the requirements stated above, and all projects the proposed resource has worked on in the last three (3) years. A minimum of three (3) references are required. By submission of this information, the Contractor and identified key person authorize the State of Michigan to contact references and previous employers provided to verify the accuracy of the information. Provide the identified information for each:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Education

Degree (i.e. PhD, Master’s, Bachelors)

Year Completed:

Program
Major(s) area of study:
Minor area of study:

University

Additional Education

Degree (i.e. PhD, Master’s, Bachelors)

Year Completed:

Program
Major(s) area of study:

Minor area of study:

University

TRAINING – Provide any relevant technical or professional training related to the role resource will be providing on this project.

Technical or Professional Training

Course Name

Topic
(include credit hours if applicable)

Date taken

Certifications/Affiliations

Name

Topic/Description

Date completed & current expiration

Contractor Administrative Executive & Engagement Leadership Proposed Resource Name:

Proposed Classification:
Contractor Administrative Executive & Engagement Leadership

If resource is associated with a subcontractor provide name of company:

Percentage of time resource will be allocated to project:

Contractor list the skills and experience that qualify the individual for the duties and responsibilities on this project for the proposed role. Provide the name of the project(s) and the year(s) the experience was obtained.

Required Skills
Bidder’s Response

Preferred 8+ years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, and business administration, with a significant tenure in a senior management or leadership capacity. The Administrative Executive & Engagement Leadership must demonstrate:

· Proven track record of managing highly complex, high-risk, and strategically important contracts (e.g., international contracting, joint ventures, or large-scale strategic sourcing).

· Vast experience in developing and implementing divisional strategies, work plans, and policies for the procurement and contract function, including setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

· Experience in process and operational improvement within the contracts function, often involving the adoption of new technologies and systems.

· The ability to formulate objectives, set priorities, and implement plans that align with the long-term vision and interests of the organization.

· Making well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even in complex or ambiguous situations, and resolving sensitive, controversial issues.

Does resource have this required skill: Yes or No Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Preferred 5 years of experience facilitating meetings w/ clients & stakeholders Identifying, mapping, and prioritizing both internal (Legal, Finance, Operations) and external (contractors, vendors) stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met and their support is secured. Excellent communication and organization skills must include:

· Advanced ability to communicate complex architectural concepts, trade-offs, and technical risks to diverse audiences, including executives, product managers, and development teams.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate complex contract terms to diverse audiences and use soft skills like influencing and persuasion to resolve conflicts and drive consensus.

· Anticipating, managing, and resolving conflicts or disagreements with contractors and internal stakeholders in a constructive and impartial manner.

· Fostering and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key contractors and vendors, viewing them as strategic partners to ensure long-term value and performance.

Does resource have this required skill: Yes or No Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Expertise in overseeing the entirety of contract processes: needs identification, drafting, negotiation, execution, administration, compliance, modification, and closure. The essential administrative skill of meticulous review and documentation to ensure accuracy and prevent costly errors in contract language and data.

Does resource have this required skill: Yes or No Description of skills and experience:

Name of project(s) and year(s) experience was obtained:

Education: Bachelor’s degree Certification: relevant current certification in Agile/Scrum, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

List your degree and the conferring institution and active security certifications:

List client references for work performed to meet the requirements stated above, and all projects the proposed resource has worked on in the last three (3) years. A minimum of three (3) references are required. By submission of this information, the Contractor and identified key person authorize the State of Michigan to contact references and previous employers provided to verify the accuracy of the information. Provide the identified information for each:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Start Date:
End Date:

Client/Project:

Employer:

Title/Percentage of time:

Description:

Education

Degree (i.e. PhD, Master’s, Bachelors)

Year Completed:

Program
Major(s) area of study:
Minor area of study:

University

Additional Education

Degree (i.e. PhD, Master’s, Bachelors)

Year Completed:

Program
Major(s) area of study:

Minor area of study:

University

TRAINING – Provide any relevant technical or professional training related to the role resource will be providing on this project.

Technical or Professional Training

Course Name

Topic
(include credit hours if applicable)

Date taken

Certifications/Affiliations

Name

Topic/Description

Date completed & current expiration

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