Organizational Health Assessment for Michigan Rehabilitation

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is seeking a consulting firm to conduct a Tier-two Organizational Health Assessment for Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS). This direct solicitation aims to comprehensively evaluate MRS's organizational structure, employee experience, service delivery efficiency, and potential collaboration opportunities within the Office of Employment & Training. The project's key objectives include assessing current divisional structures, identifying improvements in roles and responsibilities, evaluating resource allocation, and developing strategies to enhance the vocational rehabilitation program's performance. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point technical criteria, with points allocated as follows: prior experience (25 points), service capabilities (50 points), and staffing (25 points). A minimum of 80 points is required for pricing consideration. The solicitation was posted on March 26, 2025, with proposals due by April 11, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of June 1, 2025. The assessment is supported by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and will focus on improving services for individuals with disabilities.

The procurement includes potential preferences for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and a requirement to potentially award at least 20% of subcontracted work to Michigan-based Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, bidders must not exceed their original contract hourly rates. The state reserves the right to consider economic impact factors, including Michigan employment and investment considerations. Although no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process open to consulting firms with expertise in organizational assessment, particularly in vocational rehabilitation and workforce development contexts. The project appears to be funded through workforce development resources, with a focus on enhancing the operational effectiveness of Michigan Rehabilitation Services. While a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the assessment and the detailed evaluation criteria indicate a significant investment in improving the organization's overall performance and service delivery capabilities.