Intent to Award RFP 250000002236 Engineer Recruitment

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000002236 for Engineer Recruitment Services, seeking a specialized recruitment organization to identify, screen, and provide candidates for full-time Engineer and/or Engineer/Land Surveyor positions. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 29, 2025, with proposals due by May 23, 2025, after a 24-day solicitation period. Three bidders submitted proposals: Hotep Consulting, LLC; Seacon Associates, LLC; and Wallman Unlimited Company. The evaluation process utilized a technical scoring system with six key criteria: vendor questions, Michigan experience, engineering specialization, application and selection process, key personnel experience, and recruitment plan. Each proposal was comprehensively assessed based on these criteria, with technical scores ranging from 50 to 92 out of 100 points. The procurement sought a vendor capable of delivering high-quality recruitment services specifically tailored to engineering and land surveyor roles within MDOT's organizational structure.

The solicitation demonstrated preferences for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, as evidenced by Seacon Associates' adjusted fee structure that recognized their status. Seacon Associates, LLC was recommended for award with the highest technical score of 92/100, slightly outperforming Hotep Consulting, LLC's 91/100 score. The total contract value is set at $400,000.00, with Seacon Associates offering a competitive 24% search fee (adjusted to 21.80% considering their veteran-owned business designation). Additional competitive advantages for Seacon included professional partnerships, demonstrated prior experience with the State of Michigan, and an attractive payment discount of 3% for invoices paid within 15 days. Wallman Unlimited Company was not recommended, having scored significantly lower at 50/100. The procurement appears designed to provide MDOT with a flexible, high-quality recruitment solution specifically focused on identifying top engineering talent through a rigorous selection and screening process.