MCDA Statewide Data Strategy Pre-Qual Tier 2

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is seeking a consulting partner through a Tier Two procurement process to develop a comprehensive statewide data strategy for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA). The solicitation, numbered 250000000027, aims to create a data maturity model and implementation plan for executive branch agencies within a six-month contract period. Key deliverables include defining strategic objectives, assessing current data literacy, recommending support models, and producing a three-year implementation roadmap. The procurement will involve developing definitions for data literacy, open data, data analytics, data management, data access, and data sharing. Evaluation criteria are structured with 25 points for prior experience, 50 points for service capabilities, and 25 points for staffing, with proposals receiving 80 or more technical evaluation points eligible for pricing review. The solicitation was posted on June 18, 2025, with proposals due by June 30, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of July 28, 2025. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the Michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS system, with the state reserving the right to conduct on-site visits, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

The state has a preference for utilizing Michigan-based Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE) as subcontractors, requiring at least 20% of subcontracted work to be awarded to such businesses. While there is no mandatory GDBE requirement, these subcontractors may be evaluated as part of the best value assessment. The contract will be awarded through one of 32 pre-qualification contracts, with specific staffing requirements including a Managing Director, Project Manager, and Lead Data Strategist. Vendors must adhere to their original contract's hourly rates and provide a lump sum fixed price not-to-exceed amount. The state has not predetermined specific tools, technologies, or existing initiatives that the data strategy must align with, offering significant flexibility to the selected vendor. Bidders are required to complete a Confidential Treatment Form and are subject to potential Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure. While the current pricing document shows a project cost of $0.00, the state will competitively solicit pricing, with vendors expected to submit their best and final offer.