ITN for CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Central Procurement Services is issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN 171 260000000041) for a Curriculum Development Specialist position with a proposal due date of September 8, 2026, and a single-source procurement structure under which the State currently believes no viable alternative provider exists.

This is a sole-source engagement. The intended single provider is Ms. Susan Doyle. Vendors may submit written challenges to the single-source justification by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 8, 2026; responses must describe equivalent products or services being offered. Written questions regarding the ITN are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 3, 2026, through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.

The role requires a minimum of two years of experience as a curriculum development specialist for State of Michigan purchasing professionals, with demonstrated expertise in SOM Procurement Six processes, rAMP UP! module content development, needs analysis, and Achievement in Michigan Procurement programs. The specialist must possess advanced proficiency in Articulate 360 Teams, Camtasia Pro, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat DC), Microsoft Office, Audacity or Audition, strong writing skills, mastery of adult learning theory, and exceptional project management capabilities. All listed required skills and experience are mandatory. The candidate must be legally qualified to work in the United States with valid work authorization.

The position is structured as hybrid work, primarily based in the Lansing, Michigan area, with onsite requirements to be determined during negotiations. The anticipated contract start date is October 1, 2026, with a potential duration of up to three years. No estimated contract value, not-to-exceed budget, or anticipated annual hours are disclosed. The ITN process does not include interviews or selection discussions, nor is pricing requested at this time. Should the State identify viable bidders, an RFP may be developed to establish pricing terms and contract value details. Commodity code reference is 9S201.