Notice of Intent to Award RFQ 190000000640

This is a Notice of Intent to Award for RFQ 190000000640 issued by the State of Michigan. The procurement seeks qualified consulting services to provide organizational development and change management support. The scope of work includes assisting with organizational restructuring, staff development, process improvement, and implementation of new systems and procedures across multiple divisions. The selected consultant will be responsible for supporting operational improvements and strategic initiatives through a comprehensive approach to organizational transformation. Required qualifications include technical expertise in organizational development, relevant experience managing large-scale change initiatives, demonstrated capability in staff development and process improvement, and proven ability to implement new systems effectively. The evaluation criteria include technical qualifications, relevant experience with comparable organizational change projects, proposed staffing and methodology, and cost-effectiveness of the proposal. The deadline for submission was September 13, 2019, with the Notice of Intent to Award posted on September 6, 2019.

The contract term is anticipated to be 24 months from the award date, with two optional one-year renewal periods available at the department's discretion, potentially extending services to a maximum of 48 months. The recommended awardee was selected following a competitive procurement process that included evaluation of proposals from multiple bidders, with the selected vendor meeting or exceeding all mandatory requirements and achieving the highest score on weighted evaluation factors. Standard state procurement provisions apply to the contract, including requirements for insurance, indemnification, compliance with applicable laws, and performance monitoring throughout the contract period. The specific total contract value for the initial 24-month term was not disclosed in the recommendation document, though pricing was evaluated as part of the competitive selection process. No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or existing technology integration requirements is included in the available documentation.