MDHHS MCTI ACT Workkeys Testing and Scoring

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an Invitation to Negotiate on February 12, 2019, for ACT Workkeys testing and scoring services for the FY2019 academic year and beyond as part of a new multi-year contract. The State of Michigan seeks to procure testing and scoring services for approximately 555 students annually across three test types: Workkeys Workplace, Workkeys Literacy, and Workkeys Math. The procurement covers testing and scoring fees only, with the vendor responsible for administering and scoring the designated Workkeys assessments. The primary objective is to ensure eligible students receive standardized workforce readiness testing through ACT's Workkeys program. The solicitation specifies that written questions regarding the procurement must be submitted by February 15, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. Any potential bidder disputing that this service is available solely from the intended source must submit a written response by February 21, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. to Jennifer Frank, Solicitation Manager, at 517-241-6563 or FrankJ4@michigan.gov. The procurement is classified under commodity codes 92420 and 25080.

The solicitation indicates that ACT Inc., located in Iowa City, Iowa, is the identified sole source provider, as Workkeys is an ACT-proprietary product and only ACT can score tests from their Workkeys programs. This designation effectively restricts bidding to ACT Inc., unless a potential respondent can demonstrate an equivalent alternative product or service. No specific information regarding set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent contractor status, pricing, or funding amounts is provided in the solicitation notice. The procurement does not identify any current contractor or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. No budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.