This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in East Lansing, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

MDHHS aims to maintain and expand the BRFSS to better serve the people of Michigan. The continued collection and distribution of BRFSS data will allow MDHHS to monitor the prevalence of key health indicators and behavioral risk factors, such as, but not limited to, smoking, physical activity, and obesity, and to develop programs that promote the health of Michigan residents. Accurate and efficient data collection and disbursement will be an important tool in improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities across the state. Deadline for bidders to submit questions about this RFP 3:00 p.m. Eastern Friday, June 20, 2025 Anticipated date the State will post answers to bidder questions on Online Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Anticipated contract begin date N/A Thursday, January 1, 2026. 1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION. The State recommends reading all RFP materials prior to preparing a proposal, particularly these Proposal Instructions and the Vendor Questions Worksheet. Bidders must follow these Proposal Instructions and provide a complete response to the items indicated in the RFP Structure and Documentation table below. References and links to websites or external sources may not be used in lieu of providing the information requested in the RFP within the proposal. Include the bidder’s company name in the header of all documents submitted with your proposal. Note that all documents and information submitted as part of a proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Proposals received by the State may be posted on the State’s publicly available website after bidders are notified of the award recommendation. RFP Structure and Documentation Document Description Bidder Response Instructions Cover Page Provides RFP title and number, important dates, and contact information for Solicitation Manager Informational Proposal Instructions Provides RFP instructions to bidders Informational Confidential Treatment Form Required verification on whether bidder’s proposal contains confidential information Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline Vendor Questions Worksheet Questions to bidders on background and experience Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline Contract Terms Provides legal terms for a contract awarded through this RFP Deemed accepted by bidder unless information required in the Evaluation Process section of this document is submitted by proposal deadline Schedule A – Statement of Work Statement of work Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline Schedule B – Pricing Pricing for goods and services sought by the State through this RFP Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline 2. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE STATE. The sole point of contact for the State concerning this RFP is listed on the Cover Page. Contacting any other State personnel, agent, consultant, or representative about this RFP may result in bidder disqualification. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL. Electronic – The bidder must submit its proposal, all attachments, and any modifications or withdrawals electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The price proposal should be saved separately from all other proposal documents. The bidder should submit all documents in a modifiable (native) format (examples include but are not limited to Microsoft Word or Excel and Google Docs or Sheets). In addition to submitting documents in a modifiable format, the bidder may also submit copies of documents in PDF. Attachment file size is limited to 30 MB per document. Bidder’s failure to submit a proposal as required may result in disqualification. The proposal and attachments must be fully uploaded and submitted prior to the proposal deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to submit a proposal, as the SIGMA VSS system requires the creation of an account and entry of certain information, in addition to uploading and submitting the materials. The SIGMA VSS system will not allow a proposal to be submitted after the proposal deadline identified in the solicitation Closing On/Closing Date fields (Summary view/Detail view), even if a portion of the proposal has been uploaded. Questions on how to submit information or how to navigate in the SIGMA VSS system can be answered by calling (517) 284-0540 or (888) 734-9749. The Solicitation Manager will not provide assistance related to the submittal of the proposal and all attachments on the day of the proposal deadline. Responsibility for a complete submission lies with the bidder. Note that all documents and information submitted in any manner as part of a proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Proposals received may be posted by the State on the State’s publicly available website after bidders are notified of the award recommendation. 6. EVALUATION PROCESS. The State will evaluate each proposal based on the following factors: Technical Evaluation Criteria Weight 1. Vendor Questions Worksheet 25 2. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 1 40 3. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 2-3 25 4. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 4-7 10 Total 100 Proposals receiving 80 or more technical evaluation points will have pricing evaluated and considered for award.