Award Recommendation for RFP 25*2514 Labor Exchange

The State of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) issued an RFP to replace its legacy labor‑exchange platform with a modern, cloud‑based system that enables employers to post jobs, job seekers to search and apply, and integrates AI‑driven resume and cover‑letter generation, career‑readiness tools, and robust analytics. After a competitive technical evaluation, the contract was awarded to Career Team for a total award of $7,175,220. The contract term is five years with an option to renew for up to three additional years. The award includes software licensing, implementation services, and ongoing support, and the solution must meet stringent data‑security, accessibility, and performance standards. • Provide a new, statewide Labor Exchange Modernization System (cloud‑based SaaS) • Contract value: $7,175,220 (five‑year base, up to three‑year renewal) • Term: 5 years (option for 3‑year extensions) • Required capabilities: job posting, resume search, AI‑generated resumes/cover letters, career‑readiness modules, multi‑modal training, dashboards, accessibility (ADA), data‑security (Schedule D/E) • Evaluation based on technical criteria (clarity, compliance, SOW, business specs) with a minimum 80‑point threshold; Career Team achieved the highest score (95.59) • Award announced 10/07/2026; debriefing available for non‑awarded bidders • Primary contact: Robin Lampert, Solicitation Manager ([email protected], (517) 582‑2746)