Notice of Intent to Award RFP 190000000058

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget issued RFP 190000000058 for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Onsite Security Assessment services on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The procurement sought a contractor to conduct comprehensive security assessments, with proposals originally due on December 10, 2018. Two vendors submitted proposals: Accenture LLP and Global Solutions Group, Inc. The contract involves performing security control testing and generating detailed security assessment reports, with specific milestone-based deliverables including a Project Plan (due at week 2), Security Controls testing plan (due at week 6), and comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (due at week 7). Evaluation criteria included four key areas: Statement of Work (20 points), Staffing (25 points), Project Plan (25 points), and Company Background/Experience (30 points), with a minimum technical score requirement of 80 points. The procurement timeline was structured with a proposal due date of March 25, 2019, and a notice of intent to award posted on March 19, 2019.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Accenture LLP was the recommended awardee, scoring 98/100 compared to Global Solutions Group's 72/100, which fell below the minimum technical score threshold. The contract term is structured for 4 years and 3 months, with up to three potential one-year renewal options. The total recommended award value is $2,136,000 for the five-year contract period, with annual assessments priced at $534,000. Payment will be milestone-based, with specific percentages tied to deliverable completion: 15% ($80,100) for the Project Plan, 30% ($160,200) for Security Controls testing plan, and 55% ($293,700) for Security Assessment Reports. Through negotiations, Accenture provided reduced rates, resulting in a five-year cost avoidance of $20,000 for the state of Michigan.