RFP-Unified Platform, Data Systems Modernization

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget has awarded a contract to Applied Enterprise Management Corporation for the CEPI Education Data System Modernization unified platform under RFP 260000001032, with the award recommendation posted August 3, 2026.

Applied Enterprise Management Corporation received the highest technical evaluation score of 98.75 points out of 100 across five weighted criteria: Project Scope Schedule A (Sections 4–16, 25–26) at 35 points, Project Scope Schedule A (Sections 22–24) at 20 points, Contractor Key Personnel at 20 points, Vendor Questions Worksheet and References at 15 points, and Acceptance of IT Professional Services Contract Terms and Conditions at 10 points. The evaluation committee included representatives from DTMB, CEPI, the State of Mississippi, and the Michigan Department of Education.

The contract value is not to exceed $10,984,310, representing Applied Enterprise Management Corporation's best and final pricing during negotiations. The contract term is three years with up to seven one-year renewal options. Five other bidders competed: Resultant LLC (82 points, base pricing $25,558,880.75), Kyndryl Inc (75.5 points), World Wide Technology LLC (72.25 points), FocalPointK12 LLC (marked non-responsive for failure to include Schedule B), and Level Data LLC (marked non-responsive for failure to meet licensing requirements).

The State Administrative Board based its recommendation on Applied Enterprise Management Corporation's superior technical score combined with significantly lower pricing, identifying it as best value. The RFP was originally posted February 3, 2026, with a proposal deadline of March 13, 2026. Unsuccessful bidders may schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Angela Wright at 517-899-4646 or wrighta33@michigan.gov.