RFP 26-2108 - Bidder Q&A-1.docx

This is a Bidder Questions and Answers document for RFP #260000002108 issued by the State of Michigan through Michigan.gov/MiProcurement for Financial Examination and Analysis Services. The document provides clarifications on submission requirements and contractual obligations for pre-qualification bidders. Key clarifications include that response documents must be submitted in native Microsoft Word or Excel format, with PDF versions permitted as supplementary materials. Independent contractors performing contract activities must be disclosed as third-party subcontractors. Personnel involved in receivership or administration supervision roles are not required to be included in the response. Resume submissions in PDF format are acceptable despite the general Word format requirement. An Accessibility Conformance Report or suitable equivalent must be submitted prior to system use. The document does not specify response deadlines, site visits, bidder conferences, or award dates within the Q&A format provided.

The Q&A document does not address pricing structures, payment terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or specific funding amounts and sources, as these matters fall outside the scope of the clarification questions answered. The State clarified that Michigan Voluntary Protection Program recognition is not a mandatory requirement for participation. Bidders seeking additional information are directed to refer to the Standard Contract Terms, specifically Sections 1 (Duties of Contractor) and 11 (Subcontracting) for comprehensive definitions and obligations related to contractor and subcontractor distinctions.