Lottery assistant drawing manager

The State of Michigan Bureau of State Lottery issued Request for Proposal No. 220000001956 on April 11, 2022, to establish two contracts for assistant drawing manager positions to supervise and conduct daily lottery drawings at WDIV-TV studios in Detroit, Michigan. The first position requires availability for approximately six days per month, while the second requires four days per month, with drawings conducted twice daily including both televised and non-televised events using air mix drawing machines, drawing balls, and laptop computers with proprietary drawing applications. Mandatory minimum qualifications include availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; availability for at least two weekends per month; availability for training; basic computer skills; and the ability to read and write. The State evaluated proposals based on service capabilities (20% weight), availability (30% weight), vendor question responses (10% weight), and prior experience (40% weight), with proposals requiring a minimum of 80 points on technical evaluation to have pricing considered. The proposal submission deadline was 3:00 PM Eastern on April 25, 2022, with bidder questions due by April 18, 2022 and anticipated answers posted by April 19, 2022. The anticipated contract begin date was May 1, 2022, with an initial term of two years and five months plus two available option years.

The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond, nor does it identify any disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. Contractors are responsible for their own transportation to the drawing location and must maintain current contact information and working email accounts. The State conducted background checks on all owners, officers, and employees, with costs borne by the vendor. All proposals were required to be submitted electronically through the Michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS system and became public record upon receipt. Bidders were required to complete a Confidential Treatment Form and provide comprehensive responses to vendor question worksheets addressing company background, experience, and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. The RFP documentation does not include specific contract award values or budget ranges for these positions.