Description
The State of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity issued an RFP to select a contractor to assess the current early‑warning and layoff‑aversion practices within the Michigan workforce system’s Rapid Response program and related business‑engagement activities. The contract term is one year, with a total award value of $379,390 to the winning vendor, OneGoal Solutions. The solicitation required technical compliance across multiple schedule sections and a vendor questionnaire, with a minimum technical score of 80 to be considered for price evaluation. Two firms responded; OneGoal Solutions received a perfect technical score and was recommended for award.
• Scope: Statewide assessment of 16 Works! agencies, stakeholder interviews, site visits, data analysis, and development of a future‑state early‑warning framework.
• Contract value: $379,390 (single‑year).
• Timeline: RFP posted 08/12/2026, proposals due 08/26/2026, award intent 10/28/2026.
• Required deliverables: Comprehensive assessment report, recommendations, and implementation roadmap.
• Evaluation: Technical criteria (70% weight) plus price; minimum 80 technical points.
• Primary contact: Jennifer Frank, Solicitation Manager (email [email protected], phone (517) 241‑6563).