Notice of Award for RFP 26*2603 - English Learner Program

The Michigan Department of Education issued a Notice of Award on October 13, 2026 for RFP 26*2603, English Learner Program Support, with an October 20, 2026 deadline for protest or challenge. Lena Montgomery has been recommended for award at $25,020.00 based on technical merit and best value, pending State Administrative Board approval.

The contract requires technical assistance, support for compliance monitoring and evaluation, and review of district reporting in collaboration with a special populations manager and English learner consultant. All bidders met mandatory minimum requirements: knowledge of state and federal legal requirements related to English learner programming, experience providing technical assistance, and knowledge of establishing English learning programs. The initial term is one year with up to six additional one-year renewal options.

Lena Montgomery's proposal scored 92 out of 100 and proposed 417 hours at $60.00 per hour. Two competing proposals were also evaluated: Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, Inc. scored 84 out of 100 with a price of $96,750.00 (450 hours at $215.00 per hour), and Society of ReignMakers, LLC scored 80 out of 100 with a price of $61,612.50 (232.50 hours at hourly rates of $120.00 to $145.00). The award decision applied a best-value methodology combining technical score and price. Unsuccessful bidders may request debriefing from Solicitation Manager Jenny Manar at manarj@michigan.gov or 517-241-2170.