Michigan State University Micro-Internships and Experiential Learning Career-Connected Platform RFP 958054 (2026)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI·Higher Ed
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- Primary Contact
- Lisa True
- Contract Term
- 1 year
- Scope Location
- East Lansing, MI
- Submission Address
- [email protected]
SUMMARY
Michigan State University seeks proposals for a scalable, high-quality experiential learning and micro-internship platform under the Career-Connected Spartans initiative. The scope of work includes regional network development and employer sourcing across liberal arts, social sciences, and STEM disciplines, supporting student experience, pedagogy and equitable learning, program operations, administration and faculty support, quality assurance, oversight, and scalability, as well as educational technology evaluation, continuous improvement, and technical architecture, integrations, and reporting capabilities. Initial contract term is one year, with anticipated participation ranging from 100 to 300 students. Vendors must comply with ADA and WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility, submit a completed VPAT version 2.5 or 2.5Rev, and complete the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Tool (HECVAT) security survey. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm Eastern, with respondent questions due by October 12, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Regional Network Development & Employer Sourcing (20%), Student Experience, Pedagogy & Equitable Learning (25%), Program Operations, Administration & Faculty Support (15%), Quality Assurance, Oversight & Scalability (5%), Educational Technology Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (10%), Technical Architecture, Scalability, Integrations, and Reporting Capabilities (15%), Pricing Structure and Overall Value to the University (10%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
VPAT, HECVAT security survey, Respondent Information Sheet, Scope of Work response, Pricing proposal, Master Service Agreement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
VPAT, HECVAT security survey, Respondent Information Sheet
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How do I respond to this RFP from Michigan State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Lisa True.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Regional Network Development & Employer Sourcing (20%), Student Experience, Pedagogy & Equitable Learning (25%), Program Operations, Administration & Faculty Support (15%), Quality Assurance, Oversigh..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Michigan State University in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: East Lansing, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: VPAT, HECVAT security survey, Respondent Information Sheet, Scope of Work response, Pricing proposal, Master Service Agreement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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