Notice of Intent to Award for RFP Solicitation 250000000212

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management, & Budget (DTMB) Financial Services office, issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation 250000000212 seeking a comprehensive Labor Market Data System. The procurement is designed to acquire a sophisticated system that provides detailed labor market information beyond publicly available federal data sets, with the primary objective of supporting workforce recruitment and retention efforts. The RFP was initially posted on SIGMA VSS on 10/25/2024 and remained open for 33 days, with proposal submissions due by 11/27/2024. Four bidders participated in the solicitation: Economic Modeling, LLC; Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC; Geographic Solutions, Inc; and Monster Government Solutions, LLC. The evaluation criteria focused on technical capabilities, with Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC ultimately receiving the highest technical score of 99.5/100. The proposed contract term spans five years with potential for up to five additional one-year renewal options, and will require delivering real-time intelligence tools, user licenses, and comprehensive labor market analysis platforms.

The RFP documentation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC was recommended for award with a total price of $187,500.00, which includes annual subscription fees for the labor market intelligence system. The award is currently pending State Administrative Board approval, and the recommended vendor demonstrated competitive advantages including no contract redlines and the lowest total cost. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified in the documentation, the procurement appears to be replacing or significantly upgrading existing labor market data infrastructure. The budget range for this procurement is centered around the $187,500.00 proposed by the recommended vendor, with potential variations based on license and tool configurations. The contract's relatively low cost suggests a focused, specialized solution tailored to the state's specific labor market intelligence requirements.