Notice of Intent to Award RFP 250000000457

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000000457 to procure a comprehensive no-fault automobile insurance study. The procurement seeks a contractor to conduct a detailed examination of the 2019 Automobile Insurance Reform, with specific objectives including impact analysis and economic reporting. The RFP was publicly posted on SIGMA VSS from November 22, 2024, to December 13, 2024, with proposals due on December 13, 2024. Evaluation criteria were structured with four equally weighted categories (25 points each): Product Quality, Service Capabilities, Delivery Capabilities, and Vendor Questions Worksheet. Qualified vendors were required to demonstrate technical expertise in insurance policy analysis, with a minimum technical score of 80 points necessary for price consideration. The recommended contract with Milliman, Inc. has a defined term from February 26, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with an option for one additional 6-month renewal. The study will be completed in two distinct phases, each valued at $124,750.00, focusing on comprehensive research and reporting of the insurance reform's economic implications.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Milliman, Inc. was the sole recommended vendor, scoring 90 out of 100 points in the technical evaluation, with a total contract value of $249,500.00. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The procurement appears to be a specialized consulting engagement requiring advanced analytical capabilities in insurance policy research. The contract's total budget of $249,500.00 represents a focused investment in understanding the economic impacts of Michigan's 2019 Automobile Insurance Reform. Milliman, Inc. was slightly penalized in the Vendor Questions Worksheet section, scoring 15/25 points due to proposed modifications to the Standard Contract Terms, though this did not prevent their selection as the recommended contractor.