NIA1-171-260000000488-1 | 1113

This solicitation, identified as NIA1-171-260000000488-1, was issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) for comprehensive IT system modernization and management services centered in Lansing, MI. The project requires a contractor to deliver a phased implementation aligned with Agile Scrum methodologies, including system integration, data migration, training development, and transition planning under the Statement of Work. Evaluation is based on a 100-point technical scoring system, with the highest weights assigned to compliance with SOW Sections 24 and 25 (20 points each), followed by key personnel qualifications (15 points), alignment with SOW Sections 4–9 and 11–23 (15 points), and specific compliance with Section 10 (15 points). Vendor responses to questions and unconditional acceptance of mandatory contract terms—including the Software Development Contract Terms & Conditions, Insurance (Schedule C), Service Level Agreement (Schedule D), and Data Security Exhibit (Schedule E)—are strictly evaluated, with deductions applied for any deviations, conditional acceptance, or missing certifications such as PMP or Scrum credentials. The minimum technical score required for award consideration is 80 points, and selection will be made through a best-value trade-off process, not lowest-price technically acceptable, with contract values ranging from approximately $5.45 million to $11.14 million based on bidder proposals. Performance is expected to occur entirely in Lansing, MI, with no physical packaging, preservation, or marking requirements specified, as the focus is on IT deliverables and digital compliance. The contractor must ensure ADA accessibility, implement data retention and security protocols per Schedule E, and maintain rigorous Agile development practices including defined sprint cycles and team roles. Key personnel must include a PMP or Scrum-certified Project Manager, a Scrum-certified Senior Business Analyst, and a qualified Security Officer with documented responsibilities and realistic time allocations; failure to meet these staffing criteria results in point deductions. The Government evaluation is conducted by a Joint Evaluation Committee composed of DTMB, EPMO, and ORS personnel. No option periods, contracting office remittance details, accounting codes, invoicing methods, or formal COR/COTR contact information are provided in the documentation, and no socioeconomic or small business certifications were affirmatively claimed by offerors. Proposals were submitted via the SIGMA VSS portal by the October 16, 2025 deadline, with