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This procurement is an Award Recommendation Notice issued by Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, & Budget (DTMB) Procurement Office for the ORS IT Applications Modernization Project (RFP 171-250000002999). The state of Michigan, specifically serving Ingham County, solicited software development services to modernize its Operations and Revenue Systems (ORS) IT applications. The project encompasses two implementation phases: Phase 1 implementation and Phase 2 implementation, with deliverables focused on comprehensive modernization of existing IT systems. The contract term is 15 months with up to 72 one-month renewal options available. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on August 27, 2025, with a proposal due date of October 16, 2025. Three bidders submitted responsive proposals: HTC Global Services, Inc.; RSM US LLP; and Slalom, Inc. Evaluation criteria included technical capability assessment (scored out of 100 points), project scope and schedule documentation quality, personnel qualifications, pricing considerations, and past performance. The Notice of Intent to Award was issued on May 18, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval.

RSM US LLP, located at 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3300, Chicago, Illinois 60606, has been recommended for award with a base contract amount not to exceed $5,675,674.00, comprising Phase 1 implementation fees of $749,229.00 and Phase 2 implementation fees of $4,926,445.00. RSM's recommendation was based on achieving the highest technical evaluation score of 88.25 out of 100 points among the three bidders and demonstrating superior overall best value when combined with pricing and past performance considerations. The evaluation committee determined that RSM demonstrated superior capability in meeting technical requirements across most evaluation criteria, including project scope definition, schedule documentation, and personnel qualifications. Bidders not recommended for award may request debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Angela Wright at wrighta33@michigan.gov or 517-899-4646. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information was disclosed in this award recommendation notice.