Meet the Expert: State of Michigan Procurement - In Person Event! Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator

Are you seeking contracting opportunities with the State of Michigan?

Join us for this interactive and in person training to learn the steps to becoming a contractor for the State of Michigan. These steps include understanding contractor readiness, identifying buying divisions, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies.

This session provides you with an overview of:

• State of Michigan Buying Divisions
• Vendor Registration/SIGMA VSS
• Bid and Debriefing Processes
• State Purchasing Preferences
• MiSC and MiDEAL

Check-in: 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Presentation and Q&A: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with presenter directly after the formal presentation.
Bring business cards and capability statements.

Prior to the training:
Register to become a vendor in SIGMA VSS and/or update your vendor profile at 
Michigan.gov Procurement.

Presenter:
Eric Pratt
Geographically Disadvantaged Business Specialist
Central Procurement Services, Michigan Supplier Community, DTMB

The APEX Accelerator provides assistance to businesses in marketing products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Schoolcraft College in Livonia has sponsored the local program since 1985 and is the link between the government, prime contractors, and businesses.

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.