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Freedom of Information (FOIA) Request for Contract Information

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Department of Technology, Management and Budget

Freedom of Information (FOIA) Request for Contract Information

About FOIA Requests for Contract Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows any person to inspect or receive a copy of a public record. The documents State of Michigan Procurement issues or receives in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding procurements are available to the public after the contract has been awarded. State of Michigan Procurement is part of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB). 

FOIA Requests must be made in writing via USPS or email. They may also be hand-delivered.

You may use the following form when making a request:

FOIA Request Contact Info

Use the contact information below to obtain contract information.

State of Michigan Procurement (DTMB) Records

Email: DTMB-PurchFOIA@michigan.gov

Attn: FOIA Liaison 
DTMB Central Procurement Services
Elliot-Larsen Building
PO Box 30026
Lansing MI 48909-7526

 

DTMB Office of Retirement Services Records

Sarah Humphreys
Departmental Analyst 
Email: HumphreysS@michigan.gov

D'Andra Kawalde
Departmental Analyst
Email: KawaeldeD@michigan.gov

State Administrative Board Records

Shelby Troub
State Administrative Board Secretary
Email: DTMB-StateAdBoard@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-388-5850

For all other DTMB records send a request to DTMB@michigan.gov.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Frequently Asked Questions

Are contract records online available to the public?

Yes. Many documents are available online free of charge.

  • Bid Proposals: Businesses that bid on State of Michigan projects provide the State with a Public Copy of a bid proposal as part of the bidding process. These documents are available on the Bid Proposals page of this website.
  • Current Contracts: Current contracts are available via the Contract List on this website. The Contract List is available here: Contract List

How should I submit my request?

Requests must be made in writing via USPS or email. They may also be hand-delivered.

Email: DTMB-PurchFOIA@michigan.gov

Attn: FOIA Liaison 
DTMB Central Procurement Services
Elliot-Larsen Building
PO Box 30026
Lansing MI 48909-7526


Is there a form available for FOIA requests?

Yes. We recommend you use the Procurement FOIA Request Form when making a FOIA request from Central Procurement Services:

Is there a fee for a FOIA request?

For records not available to the public online, FOIA MCL 15.234(4)(1) provides for a public body to charge a fee for the actual cost of the search, examination, review, deletion and separation of exempt from nonexempt information, and duplication of records. Staff will need to be reassigned from other essential duties to complete these tasks. Therefore, failure to charge a fee would result in an unreasonably high cost to the public body. Central Procurement will provide an invoice and any deposit requirements after reviewing your request. Full payment must be received before the records are released.

How can I pay the fee associated with my request?

Payments may be made by check, money order or credit card.

 

Can I review the information in your office?

FOIA MCL 15.233(3)(3) provides for the inspection of documents. Nonexempt responsive documents are usually available to inspect by scheduling an appointment with Central Procurement between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. These appointments are subject to the availability of a monitor.

You may not copy or photograph any records during the inspection. Copies of any requested documents will be sent at a later date. The state may charge a fee for the room monitor and any subsequent copies requested.

 

When will I receive a response to my request?

We must respond to your FOIA request within five business days. In some cases, we may extend this time period to ten days to fulfill your request completely. A response does not necessarily mean the records are provided in five days. The response may be in the form of an invoice.
 

How do you send the information I’ve requested?

We send items via USPS first-class mail or electronically, if possible. You may also pick up the information at our office. We may send the information overnight if you supply a completed overnight shipping form with your account number.

Who do I contact with questions?

Contact the Central Procurement FOIA Liaison by email at DTMB-PurchFOIA@michigan.gov or call 517-388-5773.