MI BRFSS Survey Operations

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a contractor to conduct the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey Operations through RFP 250000002526. The primary objective is to perform annual state-level telephone surveys of Michigan residents aged 18 and older, collecting comprehensive data on health behaviors, medical conditions, and preventive health practices. The contractor must complete a minimum of 7,500 interviews per survey year, with potential for up to 12,000 surveys, using a 30% landline and 70% cell phone interview methodology. Proposals are due by July 11, 2025, at 1:59 p.m. Eastern time, with an anticipated contract start date of January 1, 2026. The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential for two one-year renewals. Evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point technical scoring system, with proposals scoring 80 or more points becoming eligible for pricing consideration. Key deliverables include monthly technical reports, adherence to CDC guidelines, and maintaining strict data confidentiality throughout the survey process.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting the procurement is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. Bidders may subcontract with call centers and are expected to propose the number of interviewers needed to complete the project. The state does not mandate specific full-time equivalent (FTE) requirements for key personnel but requests detailed information about the project team and their qualifications. The current contract, which runs through December 31, 2025, has a total value of $5,676,251.60, providing a reference point for potential bidders. The pricing structure will be based on a per-interview rate, with bidders expected to propose their own unit rates for the estimated 7,500 completed interviews and additional rates for potential oversampling. The State reserves the right to award multiple contracts and will consider factors such as Michigan economic impact, total cost of ownership, and prior performance when making the final selection.