Notice of intent to Award ITN 190000000027

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 190000000027 on February 14, 2019, seeking testing and scoring services for ACT WorkKeys assessment. The procurement process was open for seven days, with a response deadline of February 21, 2019. Notably, no bidders submitted proposals during the solicitation period, leading MDHHS to recommend a direct award to ACT Inc. as the sole source provider of these specialized testing services. The procurement appears focused on acquiring comprehensive testing and scoring capabilities specifically for the WorkKeys assessment, with ACT Inc. being identified as the only contractor capable of meeting the state's requirements. The solicitation was managed by Jennifer Frank, who can be contacted at frankj4@michigan.gov or 517-241-6563 for any procurement-related inquiries. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval, and MDHHS intends to enter into negotiations with ACT Inc. to execute the contract.

While the documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations, the procurement appears to be a sole-source award directly to ACT Inc. The lack of competitive bidding suggests that ACT Inc. is uniquely positioned to provide the required testing and scoring services. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement seems focused on securing a specialized service from a vendor with unique capabilities in WorkKeys testing and scoring. The contract's potential duration, specific pricing terms, and comprehensive scope were not fully articulated in the award recommendation synopsis. The state's approach indicates a targeted procurement strategy that prioritizes specialized service delivery over competitive bidding.