State Budget Office Leadership Training

The Michigan State Budget Office is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 250000002648) for comprehensive leadership training and development services targeting approximately 5 executive leaders and 75 managers across state departments. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide one-on-one executive coaching, management training courses, and a curated resource library emphasizing equitable and results-driven leadership practices. Key deliverables include bi-weekly coaching sessions of at least one hour, virtual and in-person training formats, and an annually refreshed leadership resource library. The evaluation process will assess proposals across four technical criteria: Statement of Work general requirements (25 points), staffing and organizational capabilities (40 points), additional Statement of Work sections (30 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (5 points), with a minimum technical score of 80 points required for pricing consideration. The RFP was issued on June 18, 2025, with proposals due by July 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to be submitted electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The contract will have an initial 18-month term with potential for two additional one-year renewals at the state's discretion.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the state indicates a preference for considering Michigan-based vendors as part of its best-value decision-making process. The contract allows for extension to MiDEAL members, which includes local governments, school districts, universities, community colleges, and nonprofit hospitals, potentially broadening the contract's reach. Contractors must provide a dedicated program manager, include at least one partner-level staff, and maintain two coaching staff members, with the ability to respond to state inquiries within 24 hours. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance, with specific minimum coverage limits. While no specific budget range is detailed, the pricing document suggests firm pricing for the contract duration, with potential adjustments based on documented changes in actual contractor costs. An administrative fee of 1% will be assessed on all contract payments, which must be submitted electronically with quarterly purchasing activity reports.