ITN for Parents Supervised Driving Guide Contract

The Michigan Department of State is issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the development of a Parents Supervised Driving Guide Contract to support teen drivers completing Michigan's Graduated Driver's Licensing program. The primary objective is to create a comprehensive parent resource guide that enables parents and legal guardians to fulfill the state requirement of providing 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel driving instruction, including 10 nighttime hours, as mandated by Michigan Vehicle Code Section 257.310e for drivers under age 18. The deliverables must include both digital and print formats of the guide, with Michigan-specific content that is reviewed and updated annually, while maintaining the state's ownership of all Michigan-focused material. The guide is intended to augment rather than replace driver education provided through Michigan driver education providers. Qualified vendors must currently produce resource guides for other states and demonstrate established sponsorship relationships to offset expenses, as the contract requires no upfront or ongoing costs to the State of Michigan or its customers. The deadline for submission of written responses disputing the single-source designation of Safe Roads Alliance is 9 a.m. on January 27, 2021, with vendor questions due by 11 a.m. on January 22, 2021, through the Michigan SIGMA VSS portal.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in this solicitation, although bidders must complete a comprehensive vendor questions worksheet addressing eligibility requirements and certifications, including potential qualification as a Qualified Disabled Veteran-Owned Business under Michigan law with required supporting documentation. Safe Roads Alliance (SRA), a nonprofit organization based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, has been identified as the sole potential source; however, the state is soliciting alternative proposals and has evaluated other organizations including the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the American Automobile Association, all of which were determined inadequate for various reasons including format limitations and lack of Michigan-specific content. SRA's program is currently operational in 30 states with established sponsorship relationships, notably including State Farm, providing a proven infrastructure and existing technology platform. Bidders must affirm compliance with multiple certifications related to labor practices, tax filing obligations, Iran-linked business status, and State of Michigan tax and debt obligations. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials.