RFP-151-260000001628-1 | Strengthening Enforcement Capacity in Housing & Lending Prac

The contract, solicited under RFP-151-260000001628-1 by the Michigan Civil Rights Agency, seeks to strengthen enforcement capacity in housing and lending practices through the acquisition of professional services aimed at improving investigative and compliance capabilities. The primary focus is on developing training curricula and tools to address emerging risks, particularly those involving AI-driven discrimination, while ensuring full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for all digital deliverables. The work is governed by a Statement of Work in Schedule A, with performance expected to be completed within one year of contract initiation, and all deliverables must meet merchantable and fit-for-purpose standards, adhere to Michigan’s IT and physical security policies, and be submitted for inspection and acceptance at the State’s designated location in Detroit. The evaluation of proposals is merit-based and emphasizes three equally weighted technical factors—experience, vision for enhancing enforcement capacity, and vision for AI use in investigations—each carrying 30 points, with an additional 10 points for ADA compliance, requiring bidders to achieve a minimum of 80 technical points for price to be considered. Award will be made based on best value through a trade-off process, not lowest price. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the SIGMA VSS portal by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2026, in editable native formats such as Microsoft Word or Excel, with file sizes not exceeding 30 MB, and Schedule B (Pricing) must be uploaded as a separate file. Required attachments include resumes of key personnel, an organizational chart, and a FOIA-compliant redacted public copy. All key personnel must be fully documented with roles, time allocation, employment status, and location, and subcontractor information must be disclosed in detail, including GDBE participation verified through the SIGMA VSS portal. Additional obligations include maintaining professional liability insurance of $3 million per occurrence, cyber liability insurance naming the State as loss payee, employer’s liability coverage of $500,000, and compliance with State badge and security protocols. The State retains full ownership of all intellectual property created under the contract, and only Robert Dimov, the designated Contract Administrator, is authorized to modify contract terms. Invoices must be submitted to the Program Manager for approval and paid via Electronic Funds Transfer; no specific accounting or appropriation codes are provided, and the contract value remains unspecified due to unpopulated pricing