Notice of Award for RFP 26*1772 - Web Development

This is a Notice of Award for RFP 26*1772 issued by the Michigan Department of Education for web development services to support the Library of Michigan. The procurement sought a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive web development and customization services with demonstrated expertise in multiple programming languages and cross-platform integration capabilities. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 13, 2026, with a 14-calendar-day response period and a submission deadline of April 27, 2026. The contract term is one year with one optional renewal year. Five bidders submitted proposals: Dewpoint LLC, Exemplifi LLC, Lyra Interactive LLC, People Tech Group Inc., and Cynerge Consulting Inc. Evaluation was conducted across four primary criteria: Product Quality (maximum 40 points), Service Requirements and Staffing (maximum 20 points), Project Management and Compliance (maximum 20 points), and Vendor Questions (maximum 20 points), with awards based on best value to the State combining technical merit and pricing considerations.

The award recommendation was issued on May 15, 2026, to Dewpoint LLC, a Lansing, Michigan-based firm designated as a Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (GDBE), pending State Administrative Board approval. Dewpoint LLC achieved the highest technical evaluation score of 97 out of 100 points and was recommended for an annual contract value of $126,780.00, consisting of monthly costs of $10,565.00 with no one-time costs. Competing bidders Exemplifi LLC quoted $246,720.00 annually and Cynerge Consulting Inc. quoted $168,090.00 annually. Bidders not recommended for award are eligible to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Jenny Manar at manarj@michigan.gov or 517-241-2170. The Notice of Award has been posted with a due date of May 22, 2026, marking the formal notification period before final board approval.