Online High School Diploma IT

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, on behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), is seeking a contractor to implement an online high school diploma program for prisoners at two correctional facilities: Carson City Correctional and Lakeland Correctional Facility. The pilot program will serve up to 400 prisoners and operate primarily during nights and weekends in computer labs, with classes running approximately three hours per session up to seven days per week. The contractor must provide an accredited online career high school completion program through a closed electronic network system, including classroom monitors, computers, and network infrastructure separate from the state network. Mandatory minimum requirements include regional accreditation and at least one year of experience offering classes in a correctional setting. The technical evaluation will cover areas such as technical specifications, program requirements, bidder qualifications, and personnel requirements, with proposals needing to score at least 80 points to have pricing evaluated. Proposal submissions were due August 3, 2018, with two prior rounds of questions accepted on June 8 and June 29, 2018. The contract term is 18 months, with the actual pilot program lasting 12 months, and the potential for expanding services to other correctional facilities after the pilot period.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The program requires contractors to provide a comprehensive educational solution, including all implementation services, licensing, equipment, maintenance, support costs, and per-prisoner fees for classroom materials and assessments. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract includes a Service Level Agreement with financial penalties for failing to meet performance metrics, including credits ranging from $500 to $48,000 for Educational Functioning Level deficiencies and $5,000 to $90,000 for Educational Outcomes shortfalls. The existing network infrastructure is provided by AT&T, with Dell supporting computer and technical services. The program aims to achieve specific educational outcomes, requiring 50% of prisoner students to achieve appropriate grade level gains and score at a 10th-grade level in reading and math or pass a High School Equivalency Test. Staffing requirements include certified teachers to oversee curriculum standards and classroom monitors, with a 10-business-day window to fill any staffing vacancies before financial penalties are applied.