The Administrative Guide to State Government presents what an informed person should know about the major processes of state government .
DTMB has multiple Boards and Commissions for which they have administrative oversight.
DTMB Reports to the Michigan legislature organized by fiscal year
The State Administrative Board has general supervisory control over the administrative activities of all state departments and agencies.
Information technology (IT) Policies document the DTMB's authority to establish Standards and Procedures in the specified areas.
At the heart of the DTMB organization are the fundamental governance elements that define the department's authorities, processes, and procedures
The Archives of Michigan is responsible for preserving the records of Michigan government and other public institutions. The collections also include documents, maps, photographs and film from private individuals and organizations.
Cybersecurity information for the state of Michigan and resources for the public. Featuring educational and support information for local government, schools and more.
The State of Michigan Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping Site provides access to GIS data, and information across the GIS community in Michigan.
DTMB Delivery Services provides comprehensive transport services tailored to the needs of each customer as well as ID Mail and moving services.
DTMB Mail and Delivery Services offers a full range of automated and manual mail handling and delivery services.
The DTMB Real Estate Division provides real estate and occupancy services for State of Michigan agency needs.
Information and services for local government agencies about managing records and data in the most effective, cost efficient, and legally compliant manner.
The State of Michigan’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) section is responsible for insuring and protecting the people, property, and activities of state government.
Details on state surplus property, auctions, and eligibility for federal surplus programs.
Information for state employees and vendors, including hotel listings, travel rates, forms, and regulations.
Design & Construction Information
The Contract Connect website provides info to vendors interested in doing business with the State of Michigan. Contract Connect is managed by State of Michigan Procurement.
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Section 261(2) of the Management and Budget Act of 1984, PA 431, MCL 18.1261(2), provides that: the department shall make all discretionary decisions concerning the solicitation, award, amendment, cancellation, and appeal of state contracts.
Only a bidder on a given solicitation may protest an award decision.
A bidder is considered a vendor who has submitted a formal offer that meets all submission requirements and is, therefore, considered "responsive." A "No Bid" in the context of a protest does not constitute a formal offer. The state, at its discretion, may consider information submitted by manufacturers or suppliers selling through distributors or businesses listed as subcontractors in a vendor’s proposal.
To maintain the integrity of the procurement process and to ensure that state departments receive procurements without undue delay, protests requesting waiver of the following omissions and requirements cannot be upheld:
However, if there are no responsive responses, these requirements may be put aside at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer.
A vendor should raise concerns about solicitation specifications during the question-and-answer period. If any vendor fails to protest a specification issue to the state with regard to proprietary or deficient specifications prior to the bid deadline, subsequent protests regarding specifications may be held to be without merit.
In fairness to bidders who meet specifications and to prevent delays in procurement, DTMB Central Procurement will not withdraw a recommendation to award or re-evaluate proposals when a protest maintains that the specifications were faulty or that a proposal exceeding specifications provided a better value than a lower proposal meeting specifications, unless the state determines that this action would be in its best interest.
To initiate a protest of an award recommendation, a business must follow these steps:
Only the information provided within the protest period will be considered in arriving at a decision. The Chief Procurement Officer is not required to take into consideration any material filed by any party after the protest deadline. The Chief Procurement Officer or their designee will investigate and provide a written response to the protesting party. This decision is final.
Until issuing a final decision on a timely protest, DTMB Central Procurement will not finalize an award of a contract or purchase order pursuant to a disputed solicitation. However, if there is a threat to public health, safety, or welfare, or danger of immediate and substantial harm to state property from delay in making an award, the Chief Procurement Officer may proceed with an award and document the justification for such action.
A revised award recommendation, based on a protest review, does not assure that there will be a new protest period.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process is not related to the protest process and is not a reason for a protest period extension.
