MCDA Statewide Data Strategy Pre-Qual Tier 2

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is seeking a comprehensive statewide data strategy consulting contract through solicitation DS 250000000027, with proposals originally submitted by June 30, 2025. The procurement aims to enhance evidence-based decision making through specialized data services, including open data management, data literacy programs, analytics, governance, access, and sharing capabilities. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 6, 2025, with a formal evaluation process utilizing a technical scoring methodology across three primary criteria: Prior Experience (25 points), Service Capabilities (50 points), and Staffing (25 points). Eleven bidders submitted proposals, which were rigorously evaluated against these standards. The contract term is set for six months, with a focus on delivering a robust, comprehensive data strategy that can transform the state's approach to information management and decision-making processes. Technical evaluations were particularly strict, with some bidders like Data Meaning Services Group and Plante & Moran being eliminated for incomplete submissions, and others like Expleo Technology, G2O, and IBM disqualified for insufficient technical responses.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on respondent types, with the evaluation process focused on technical merit and capabilities. McKinsey and Company was recommended for award at $249,000.00, positioning them as the lowest-priced technically acceptable bidder, despite not scoring the highest technically. Slalom achieved the highest technical score of 98 points, followed by Deloitte at 96 points, while McKinsey received 89 points. The competitive nature of the procurement suggests a robust market of consulting firms with data strategy expertise. The contract represents a significant investment in modernizing Michigan's data infrastructure and analytics capabilities, with potential long-term implications for state-wide technology and decision-making processes. While the immediate contract value is $249,000.00, the strategic importance of the project implies potential future expansions or related procurements in the data strategy domain.