Procurement Curriculum Development 2025

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), is seeking a Curriculum/Training Developer for a procurement professional development initiative through RFP No. 250000002613. The contract requires developing comprehensive procurement-related training materials, including interactive web-based trainings, instructor-led training, certification program curricula, videos, reference guides, and other training content. Developers will utilize software tools like Articulate, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Suite to create these materials, with the potential for two resources working up to 40 and 30 hours per week, respectively. The ideal candidate must demonstrate advanced proficiency in training development, adult learning theory, instructional design, and technical software skills, with a preference for Michigan-based candidates who can perform work within the United States. The proposal evaluation will involve a two-step technical assessment, requiring a minimum score of 80 to advance to pricing consideration, with proposals due by July 14, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of September 8, 2025. Candidates must submit comprehensive documentation detailing their skills, experience, software proficiency, and professional background.

The solicitation includes provisions that may provide advantages to certain business types, specifically mentioning potential preference for qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation Insurance, and Employers Liability Insurance ($500,000 aggregate). The contract is structured for an initial two-year period with the potential for three additional one-year renewal options, effectively allowing a maximum contract duration of five years. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement will be determined through a competitive bidding process that evaluates total cost of ownership and best value to the State of Michigan. Contractors must provide insurance certificates within 10 days of contract execution and ensure all policies are written by insurers with an A.M. Best rating of A- VII or higher. The state reserves multiple rights in the procurement process, including the ability to disqualify proposals and consider economic impact during vendor selection.