Needs attention
| Req | Requirement | Vendors | You asked | Stated |
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| Differs from what you asked · 14answers in 8 requirements | ||||
| R01 | Daily news delivery |
| Delivery by 7:00 a.m. Eastern, each business day |
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| R02 | Archive |
| Searchable archive, at least 10 years |
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| R03 | Access |
| Unlimited named users across all executive branch agencies |
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| R04 | Mobile web interface |
| Mobile web interface, no dedicated native app |
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| R05 | Alerts |
| Custom alerts by email and RSS |
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| R06 | Account manager and support |
| A named account manager; same-business-day support response |
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| R10 | Pricing |
| Firm, fixed annual pricing |
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| R12 | References (Doc 5) |
| At least three references from comparable clients |
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| Missing · 5not found in the vendor’s files. that isn’t the same as a no | ||||
| R02 | Archive |
| Searchable archive, at least 10 years | Not found |
| R04 | Mobile web interface |
| Mobile web interface, no dedicated native app | Not found |
| R12 | Doc 5: references |
| At least three references from comparable clients | Not found |
| R13 | Doc 6: mobile responsiveness attestation |
| Doc 6: mobile responsiveness attestation | Not found |
| Conflicting or unclear · 2 | ||||
| R06 | Account manager and support |
| A named account manager; same-business-day support response |
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| Reading problems · 3files hard to read or not fully searched | ||||
| — | Files hard to read or not fully searched |
| — | 3 files · 7 answers · not fully searched: Pinegrove Wire for R16 and Gongwer for R08 See sources |
Prices as stated
Price sheets →As stated · not sorted, totalled or converted
Conditions · 12
All conditions →Touches counts · an item can touch more than one topic
5 requirements with nothing to flag · 2 with a reading note · Draft questions ready for each vendor →
Documents submitted
R07Complete proposal packageIncluded by all 5IncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Says all required documents are enclosed.
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“The bidder has enclosed all required documents listed in the RFP.”
Doc. 1 - (Public) Cover Letter 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗
Says each required attachment is included.
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“Gongwer’s proposal package includes each attachment required by the RFP.”
RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗
Says all required documents are enclosed.
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“Harbor Point has enclosed every document the RFP requires.”
HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗
Says each required document is included.
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“Northwind’s package includes each required document.”
Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗
Says all required documents are enclosed.
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“Pinegrove Wire encloses all documents listed in the RFP.”
Pinegrove_Cover_Letter.pdf Open original ↗
R08Doc 1: Cover letter, signed by a person authorised to bind the companyIncluded by 4 of 5IncludedNot checkedReading note appliesIncludedIncludedIncluded
Cover letter included.
Signed by an authorised person: not mentioned
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“Also uploaded with this letter are the completed sections of the RFP worksheet and Schedule B Pricing for Infoguys, Inc. dba Michigan Information & Research Service, Inc. (MIRS.news), Michigan SIGMA Vendor Code CV0039595.”
Doc. 1 - (Public) Cover Letter 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗
Not checked. Xpecfy didn’t finish searching Gongwer’s files for this, so there is no answer either way. Open the originals to check.
Cover letter included, signed by an officer.
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“Respectfully submitted for Harbor Point News by its Chief Executive Officer.”
HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗
Cover letter included, signed by an officer.
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“Signed for Northwind Briefing by its President.”
Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗
Cover letter included, signed by an officer.
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“Signed for Pinegrove Wire by its Vice President, who is authorised to bind the company.”
Pinegrove_Cover_Letter.pdf Open original ↗
R09Doc 2: Completed vendor worksheetIncluded by all 5IncludedReading note appliesIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Completed worksheet included.
Read from a scanned page, and one passage citing this file was left out because its quote couldn’t be matched. What’s shown may be incomplete; check the original.
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“Also uploaded with this letter are the completed sections of the RFP worksheet and Schedule B Pricing for Infoguys, Inc. dba Michigan Information & Research Service, Inc. (MIRS.news), Michigan SIGMA Vendor Code CV0039595.”
Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗
Says each worksheet point is answered in its proposal.
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“Gongwer’s responses to each worksheet point are set out in this proposal.”
RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗
Completed worksheet included.
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“The completed vendor worksheet is part of this technical proposal.”
HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗
Completed worksheet included.
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“Northwind’s completed worksheet follows the proposal narrative.”
Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗
Completed worksheet included.
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“Our completed worksheet answers each point in the order the RFP lists them.”
Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗
R10Doc 3: Schedule B pricingIncluded by all 5IncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Schedule B included. Prices are under Pricing.
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“Pricing Option – Statewide Annual Price … $169,086”
Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗
Schedule B included. Prices are under Pricing.
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“2026-27 pricing under Option 1 … Amount: 180000”
Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗
Schedule B included. Prices are under Pricing.
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“Schedule B – Pricing is enclosed as a separate workbook.”
HarborPoint_Schedule_B.xlsx Open original ↗
Schedule B included. Prices are under Pricing.
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“Northwind’s Schedule B – Pricing is enclosed as a separate file.”
Northwind_Pricing.pdf Open original ↗
Schedule B included. Prices are under Pricing.
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“Schedule B – Pricing is enclosed as our Price Schedule.”
Pinegrove_Price_Schedule.pdf Open original ↗
R11Doc 4: Staffing and support plan with named rolesIncluded by all 5IncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Names Emily McDermott as the contact for this contract.
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“Emily McDermott is the contact for this contract.”
Doc. 4 - MIRS Employee directory.pdf Open original ↗
Says a dedicated account manager is assigned.
Named person: not mentioned
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“Gongwer assigns a dedicated account manager who responds to subscriber support requests the same business day.”
RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗
Names Dana Whitfield as the account manager.
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“Dana Whitfield is the named account manager for this contract.”
HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗
Account manager role described.
Named person: not mentioned
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“Northwind assigns an account manager who oversees the subscription and handles support requests.”
Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗
Names Luis Ortega as the account manager.
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“Luis Ortega will serve as the account manager for this contract.”
Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗
R12Doc 5: At least three references from comparable clientsIncluded by 2 of 5DiffersNot foundIncludedNot foundIncluded
Survey responses from comparable state clients
You asked for at least three references.
Number of references: not mentioned
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“Survey responses from comparable state clients are enclosed as Doc. 5.”
Doc. 5 - Insider Ranking Survey.pdf Open original ↗
Not found in Gongwer’s 4 files
Three references.
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“Three references from comparable state agencies are included.”
HarborPoint_References.pdf Open original ↗
Not found in Northwind Briefing’s 3 files
Four references.
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“Four references from comparable clients are provided.”
Pinegrove_Attestations.pdf Open original ↗
R13Doc 6: Mobile responsiveness attestationIncluded by 4 of 5Not foundIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Not found in Info Guys’ 5 files
Mobile responsiveness document included.
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“Gongwer’s news service website is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets through the browser; no app download is required.”
Gongwer News Service-Mobile Responsiveness.pdf Open original ↗
Mobile responsiveness document included.
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“Harbor Point attests that its website is responsive on phones and tablets.”
HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗
Mobile responsiveness document included.
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“Northwind attests that its mobile access is delivered through its iOS and Android apps.”
Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗
Mobile responsiveness document included.
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“Pinegrove Wire attests that its website is mobile-friendly and needs no app.”
Pinegrove_Attestations.pdf Open original ↗
R14Doc 7: Exceptions to standard contract termsIncluded by all 5IncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Lists two: declines quick payment terms, and may request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data.
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“The vendor explicitly declines quick payment terms and reserves the right to request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data.”
Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗
Filed as a separate attachment.
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“Gongwer lists its exceptions to the standard contract terms in a separate attachment.”
Hybrid Contract Terms Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗
None listed.
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“Harbor Point takes no exceptions to the standard contract terms.”
HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗
Lists one: limits liability to 12 months of fees.
Touches liability. See conditions
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“Northwind’s liability under the contract is limited to 12 months of fees.”
Northwind_Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗
None listed.
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“Pinegrove Wire lists no exceptions to the standard contract terms.”
Pinegrove_Attestations.pdf Open original ↗
Requirements
R01Daily news deliveryDaily electronic news coverage of state legislative and regulatory activity must be delivered no later than 7:00 a.m. Eastern on each business day. | ||||||
| Vendor | Delivery time | Days | ||||
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| You asked | No later than 7:00 a.m. Eastern | Each business day | ||||
Info Guys“ QuoteHide quote“Regarding the Monday through Friday by 8 a.m. requirement, on all days but state Holidays we have followed this requirement throughout the last 30 years the current management team has worked with the state and will continue to do so.” Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ | By 8 a.m. Differs from what you asked | Monday to Friday, except state holidays | ||||
Read from a scanned page. Check the quote against the original. | ||||||
Gongwer“ QuoteHide quote“Gongwer provides daily weekday news coverage by 8:00 a.m. the next business day, as well as news and information on weekends and holidays as needed.” RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗ | By 8:00 a.m. Differs from what you asked | Next business day; weekends and holidays as needed | ||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Harbor Point delivers its coverage no later than 7:00 a.m. Eastern each business day.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | No later than 7:00 a.m. Eastern | Each business day | ||||
Northwind Briefing“ QuoteHide quote“Northwind delivers its briefing by 8 a.m., Monday to Friday.” Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗ | By 8 a.m. Differs from what you asked | Monday to Friday | ||||
Pinegrove Wire“ QuoteHide quote“Pinegrove Wire delivers daily coverage by 7:00 a.m. Eastern each business day.” Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗ | By 7:00 a.m. Eastern | Each business day | ||||
R02ArchiveThe service must include a searchable online archive of prior coverage spanning at least 10 years. | ||||||
| Vendor | Archive depth | Search | ||||
| You asked | At least 10 years | Searchable online | ||||
Info Guys“ QuoteHide quote“MIRS provides two places to conduct searches of our data sets. Our quick search bar and a Search page. Our archived Capitol Capsule articles as well as legislative text go back to 1997. MIRS’ archive of press releases goes back to 2009 (presently, we have over 130,000 press releases in our archives). Searchable archives also include legislative journals and committee hearing transcripts (archiving of transcripts and journals began in late 2024).” Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ | Articles and legislative text since 1997; press releases since 2009; journals and hearing transcripts since late 2024 | A quick search bar and a Search page | ||||
Read from a scanned page. Check the quote against the original. | ||||||
Gongwer“ QuoteHide quote“Gongwer provides an extensive searchable archive dating back at least five years.” RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗ | At least five years Differs from what you asked | Searchable archive | ||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Our archive of prior coverage runs from 2012 to today and supports full-text search.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | Since 2012 | Full-text search | ||||
| Northwind Briefing | Not found in Northwind Briefing’s 3 files That isn’t the same as a no. | |||||
Pinegrove Wire“ QuoteHide quote“Pinegrove Wire maintains seven years of coverage, searchable by keyword.” Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗ | Seven years of coverage Differs from what you asked | Keyword search | ||||
R03AccessAccess must be unlimited and by named user across all executive branch agencies. | ||||||
| Vendor | Who | Limit | ||||
| You asked | Named users across all executive branch agencies | Unlimited | ||||
Info Guys“ QuoteHide quote“Subscription includes unlimited named-user access for all executive branch agencies of the State of Michigan.” Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ | Named users in all executive branch agencies | Unlimited | ||||
Gongwer“ QuoteHide quote“Access is included for full-time state employees and is expanded to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses.” RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗ | Full-time state employees; contractors with michigan.gov email addresses Differs from what you asked | not mentioned | ||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Access is for named users across all executive branch agencies, up to 500 named users.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | Named users across all executive branch agencies | Up to 500 named users Differs from what you asked | ||||
Northwind Briefing“ QuoteHide quote“Northwind provides unlimited named-user access in every executive branch agency.” Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗ | Named users in every executive branch agency | Unlimited | ||||
Pinegrove Wire“ QuoteHide quote“All executive branch staff receive a named login, with no user cap.” Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗ | All executive branch staff, by named login | No user cap | ||||
R04Mobile web interfaceThe solution must feature a mobile-responsive web interface usable on tablets and phones without requiring a dedicated native app. | ||||||
| Vendor | Mobile use | |||||
| You asked | Mobile-responsive web on tablets and phones, no native app | |||||
| Info Guys | Not found in Info Guys’ 5 files That isn’t the same as a no. | |||||
Gongwer“ QuoteHide quote“Gongwer’s news service website is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets through the browser; no app download is required.” Gongwer News Service-Mobile Responsiveness.pdf Open original ↗ | Responsive website on phones and tablets; no app download | |||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Harbor Point’s website is responsive and works on phones and tablets.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | Responsive website on phones and tablets | |||||
Northwind Briefing“ QuoteHide quote“Northwind provides iOS and Android apps for mobile access.” Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗ | iOS and Android apps Differs from what you asked | |||||
Pinegrove Wire“ QuoteHide quote“Our mobile-friendly website works on phones and tablets and needs no app.” Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗ | Mobile-friendly website; no app required | |||||
R05AlertsCustom topic and bill-tracking alerts must be available by email and RSS. | ||||||
| Vendor | Alert types | Delivered by | ||||
| You asked | Custom topic and bill-tracking | Email and RSS | ||||
Info Guys“ QuoteHide quote“Users can create custom topic and bill-tracking alerts delivered by email and through an RSS feed.” Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ | Custom topic and bill-tracking | Email and an RSS feed | ||||
Gongwer“ QuoteHide quote“Gongwer offers customizable topic and bill-tracking alerts delivered by email.” RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗ | Custom topic and bill-tracking | Email Differs from what you asked RSS not mentioned | ||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Users can set custom topic and bill-tracking alerts, delivered by email and RSS.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | Custom topic and bill-tracking | Email and RSS | ||||
Northwind Briefing“ QuoteHide quote“Custom topic and bill-tracking alerts are delivered by email and RSS.” Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗ | Custom topic and bill-tracking | Email and RSS | ||||
Pinegrove Wire“ QuoteHide quote“Alerts cover topics, bills and committees, and are sent by email, RSS and text message. Text-message alerts are billed separately.” Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗ | Topic, bill and committee alerts | Email, RSS and text message | ||||
R06Account manager and supportThe vendor must provide a named account manager and same-business-day support response. | ||||||
| Vendor | Account manager | Support response | ||||
| You asked | A named account manager | Same business day | ||||
Info Guys“ QuoteHide quote“Our staff is available to assist subscribers during regular business hours, and Emily McDermott is the contact for this contract.” Doc. 4 - MIRS Employee directory.pdf Open original ↗ | Emily McDermott, contact for this contract | During regular business hours | ||||
Unclear answer Xpecfy couldn’t tell for sure what this statement commits to. Read the quote. | ||||||
Gongwer“ Quotes (2)Hide quotesStatement 1 “Gongwer assigns a dedicated account manager who responds to subscriber support requests the same business day.” RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗ Statement 2 “Support requests received after 3:00 p.m. Eastern are answered on the next business day.” Hybrid Contract Terms Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗ | A dedicated account manager (statement 1) | Statement 1: same business day. Statement 2: next business day for requests after 3:00 p.m. Eastern. | ||||
Conflicting statements The two statements disagree. Xpecfy hasn’t resolved this; read both quotes. | ||||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Dana Whitfield is your named account manager, and support requests are answered the same business day.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | A named account manager, Dana Whitfield | Same business day | ||||
Northwind Briefing“ QuoteHide quote“Northwind assigns an account manager and responds to support requests within one business day.” Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗ | A named account manager | Within one business day Differs from what you asked | ||||
Pinegrove Wire“ QuoteHide quote“Each agency has a named account manager, and support requests are answered within four business hours.” Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗ | A named account manager | Within four business hours | ||||
R15Proposal submissionProposals must be submitted electronically through the State’s procurement portal no later than the proposal deadline specified in the Cover Page. | ||||||
| Vendor | Channel | Deadline | ||||
| You asked | Electronically through the State’s procurement portal | The deadline on the Cover Page | ||||
Info Guys“ QuoteHide quote“Electronic – The bidder must submit its proposal, all attachments, and any modifications or withdrawals electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.” Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ | Electronically through SIGMA VSS (michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS) | not mentioned | ||||
Gongwer“ QuoteHide quote“Proposals must be submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS prior to the October 9, 2025 deadline.” RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗ | Electronically through SIGMA VSS | Before October 9, 2025 | ||||
Part of this answer may be missing: one passage citing this file was left out because its quote couldn’t be matched. Check the original. | ||||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Harbor Point will submit this proposal electronically through SIGMA VSS.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | Electronically through SIGMA VSS | not mentioned | ||||
Northwind Briefing“ QuoteHide quote“Northwind submits this proposal electronically through SIGMA VSS before the October 9, 2025 deadline.” Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗ | Electronically through SIGMA VSS | Before October 9, 2025 | ||||
Pinegrove Wire“ QuoteHide quote“This response is submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS before October 9, 2025.” Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdf Open original ↗ | Electronically through SIGMA VSS | Before October 9, 2025 | ||||
R16Questions about the RFPQuestions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to the Solicitation Manager by the deadline specified in the RFP Timeline. | ||||||
| Vendor | Channel | Deadline | ||||
| You asked | In writing to the Solicitation Manager | The deadline in the RFP Timeline | ||||
Info Guys“ QuoteHide quote“Bidder questions about this RFP must be emailed to the Solicitation Manager no later than the time and date specified on the Cover Page.” Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ | By email to the Solicitation Manager | The time and date on the Cover Page | ||||
Gongwer“ QuoteHide quote“Bidder questions regarding the RFP must be emailed to the Solicitation Manager by the September 11, 2025 deadline.” RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdf Open original ↗ | By email to the Solicitation Manager | By September 11, 2025 | ||||
Part of this answer may be missing: one passage citing this file was left out because its quote couldn’t be matched. Check the original. | ||||||
Harbor Point News“ QuoteHide quote“Harbor Point sent its questions by email to the Solicitation Manager by September 11, 2025.” HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdf Open original ↗ | By email to the Solicitation Manager | By September 11, 2025 | ||||
Northwind Briefing“ QuoteHide quote“Northwind’s questions were emailed to the Solicitation Manager by September 11, 2025.” Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdf Open original ↗ | By email to the Solicitation Manager | By September 11, 2025 | ||||
| Pinegrove Wire | Not checked. Xpecfy didn’t finish searching Pinegrove Wire’s files for this, so there is no answer either way. Open the originals to check. | |||||
—Also offered, not asked forStatements a vendor volunteered. They don’t add requirements for the other proposals. | ||||||
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| Gongwer | None found in Gongwer’s files. | |||||
| Harbor Point News |
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| Northwind Briefing | None found in Northwind Briefing’s files. | |||||
| Pinegrove Wire |
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Pricing
R10PricingBidders must submit Doc 3 (Schedule B – Pricing), providing firm, fixed annual pricing for statewide access, itemized by user tier if applicable. | ||||||
| Vendor | Price type | Itemized by | Coverage | |||
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| You asked | Firm, fixed, annual | User tier, if applicable | Statewide | |||
| Info Guys | Annual; may request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data Differs from what you asked | One statewide price | Statewide | |||
| Gongwer | Stated per contract year, 2026–27 to 2030–31 | Contract year, in two options | Full-time state employees; contractors with michigan.gov email addresses | |||
| Harbor Point News | Firm, fixed, annual | Three user tiers | Statewide, up to 500 named users Differs from what you asked | |||
| Northwind Briefing | Annual, with increases of up to 3% a year Differs from what you asked | One statewide price | Statewide | |||
| Pinegrove Wire | Firm, fixed, annual | One statewide price | Statewide | |||
Quotes for each price are on the price sheets below.
Headline figures
In run order · not sorted, totalled or converted| Vendor | Price basis | Stated figures | Conditional or extra charges | Check |
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| Info Guys | One statewide price | $169,086 a year; 5-year total stated: $845,430 | $50,000 a year if a coded ad-removal solution is not satisfactory; contractor expenses stated as 10% of bid costs | Check this figure Contractor expenses, 10% of bid costs |
| Gongwer | Yearly prices in two options, which differ by insurance terms | Option 1: $180,000 in 2026–27 up to $200,000 in 2030–31. Option 2: $280,000 in 2026–27, $285,000 in 2027–28; later years omitted from this mockup | None found | Check this figure Option 2, 2027–28 |
| Harbor Point News | Priced by user tier, up to 500 named users | Tier 1 (up to 100 users): amount; Tier 2 (101–250): amount; Tier 3 (251–500): amount; each annual | Users above 500 are billed at the next tier | None flagged |
| Northwind Briefing | One statewide price, rising by up to 3% a year | Year 1: amount. Later years: up to 3% a year above the year before | None found | None flagged |
| Pinegrove Wire | One statewide price | Statewide annual price: amount | Text-message alerts, additional: amount. Basis not mentioned | None flagged |
Price sheets
Applies to every Info Guys line
- May request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data. Differs from what you asked: firm, fixed
- Pricing reflects inflation adjustments from 2023 through 2028.
- Declines quick payment terms. See conditions
| Price line | Amount |
|---|---|
Statewide annual priceAnnual · Statewide“ QuoteHide quote“Pricing Option – Statewide Annual Price … $169,086” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ | $169,086 |
Statewide 5-year grand total5 years · Statewide · total as stated by the vendor“ QuoteHide quote“Pricing Option – Statewide 5-Year Grand Total … $845,430” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ | $845,430 |
| If a coded ad-removal solution is not satisfactory | |
Additional annual costAnnual“ QuoteHide quote“Additional annual cost if a coded solution for advertising removal is not satisfactory … $50,000” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ | $50,000 |
Additional cost to the 5-year grand total5 years“ QuoteHide quote“Additional cost to 5-year grand total if a coded solution … $250,000” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ | $250,000 |
Contractor expensesStated in the cover letter as a share of bid costs“ QuoteHide quote“contractor expenses represent 10% of bid costs quoted to state in Document 3 – Schedule B Pricing.” Doc. 1 - (Public) Cover Letter 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ | 10% of bid costs Check this figure |
Applies to every Gongwer line
- Includes access for full-time state employees; expanded to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses. See conditions
| Price line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Option 1 · Retaining insurance requirements under contract MA071B6600088C | |
Annual subscription2026–27“ QuoteHide quote“2026-27 pricing under Option 1 … Amount: 180000” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ | $180,000 |
Annual subscription2027–28“ QuoteHide quote“2027-28 pricing under Option 1 … Amount: 185000” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ | $185,000 |
Annual subscription2028–29“ QuoteHide quote“2028-29 pricing under Option 1 … Amount: 190000” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ | $190,000 |
Annual subscription2029–30“ QuoteHide quote“2029-30 pricing under Option 1 … Amount: 195000” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ | $195,000 |
Annual subscription2030–31“ QuoteHide quote“2030-31 pricing under Option 1 … Amount: 200000” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ | $200,000 |
| Option 2 · Including insurance requirements described under RFP 250000002614 | |
Annual subscription2026–27“ QuoteHide quote“2026-27 pricing under Option 2 … Amount: 280000” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ | $280,000 |
Annual subscription2027–28“ QuoteHide quote“2027-28 pricing under Option 2 … Amount: 285000” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ | $285,000 Check this figure |
| 3 more lines in the source (2028–29 to 2030–31), omitted from this mockup. | |
Applies to every Harbor Point News line
- Covers up to 500 named users. Differs from what you asked: statewide
- Users above 500 are billed at the next tier. See conditions
| Price line | Amount |
|---|---|
Tier 1 · up to 100 usersAnnual“ QuoteHide quote“Tier 1, up to 100 named users, annual subscription.” HarborPoint_Schedule_B.xlsx Open original ↗ | amount |
Tier 2 · 101–250 usersAnnual“ QuoteHide quote“Tier 2, 101 to 250 named users, annual subscription.” HarborPoint_Schedule_B.xlsx Open original ↗ | amount |
Tier 3 · 251–500 usersAnnual“ QuoteHide quote“Tier 3, 251 to 500 named users, annual subscription.” HarborPoint_Schedule_B.xlsx Open original ↗ | amount |
Applies to every Northwind Briefing line
- Annual price may rise by up to 3% each contract year. Differs from what you asked: firm, fixed See conditions
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Statewide annual price, year 1Annual · Statewide“ QuoteHide quote“Statewide annual price, contract year 1.” Northwind_Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ | amount |
Later yearsAnnual · Statewide“ QuoteHide quote“In each later contract year the price may rise by up to 3% over the year before.” Northwind_Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ | Up to 3% a year above the year before |
| Price line | Amount |
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Statewide annual priceAnnual · Statewide“ QuoteHide quote“Statewide annual price for all executive branch staff.” Pinegrove_Price_Schedule.pdf Open original ↗ | amount |
| Billed separately | |
Text-message alerts, additionalPer-message or per-month basis: not mentioned“ QuoteHide quote“Text-message alerts are billed separately from the annual subscription.” Pinegrove_Price_Schedule.pdf Open original ↗ | amount |
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Conditions and caveats
As the vendor wrote them · whether any of them matters is your call
| Vendor | Condition | Touches | From | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing · 9 | ||||
| Info Guys | Reserves the right to request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data. Also listed in its contract exceptions (Doc 7) Differs from what you asked: firm, fixed pricing | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“The vendor reserves the right to request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data.” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Info Guys | Pricing reflects cumulative and projected inflation adjustments from 2023 through 2028. | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Pricing reflects cumulative and projected inflation adjustments from 2023 through 2028.” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Info Guys | Charges an additional $50,000 a year ($250,000 over five years) if a coded ad-removal solution is not satisfactory. | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Additional annual cost if a coded solution for advertising removal is not satisfactory … $50,000” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Info Guys | States contractor expenses as 10% of the bid costs quoted in Schedule B. Check this figure | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“contractor expenses represent 10% of bid costs quoted to state in Document 3 – Schedule B Pricing.” Doc. 1 - (Public) Cover Letter 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Gongwer | Offers two price options that differ by insurance terms: Option 1 retains the insurance requirements of current contract MA071B6600088C; Option 2 includes the insurance requirements described in this RFP. | pricing and insuranceAlso under Liability or insurance | R10Pricing | “ Quotes (2)Hide quotesOption 1 · Retaining insurance requirements under contract MA071B6600088C “Retaining insurance requirements under contract MA071B6600088C” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ Option 2 · Including insurance requirements described under RFP 250000002614 “Including insurance requirements described under RFP 250000002614” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Gongwer | Scope stated on every price line: access for full-time state employees, expanded to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses. | pricing and accessAlso under Scope of access | R03Access R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Includes access for full-time state employees. This proposal expands access to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses, a significant expansion of users from contract MA071B6600088C.” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Harbor Point News | Users above 500 are billed at the next tier. | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Users above 500 named users are billed at the next tier.” HarborPoint_Schedule_B.xlsx Open original ↗ |
| Northwind Briefing | Annual price may rise by up to 3% each contract year. Differs from what you asked: firm, fixed pricing | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“The annual price may increase by up to 3% at the start of each contract year.” Northwind_Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Pinegrove Wire | Text-message alerts are billed separately. | pricing | R05Alerts | “ QuoteHide quote“Text-message alerts are billed separately from the annual subscription.” Pinegrove_Price_Schedule.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Liability or insurance · 3 | ||||
| Gongwer | Reserves the right to determine publication timing under First Amendment protections, and will not pay damages if forces beyond its control prevent publication. | delivery and liabilityAlso under Publication timing | R01Daily news delivery | “ QuoteHide quote“Gongwer reserves the right to determine publication timing under First Amendment protections and will not pay damages if forces beyond control prevent publication.” Hybrid Contract Terms Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Gongwer | Offers two price options that differ by insurance terms: Option 1 retains the insurance requirements of current contract MA071B6600088C; Option 2 includes the insurance requirements described in this RFP. | pricing and insuranceAlso under Pricing | R10Pricing | “ Quotes (2)Hide quotesOption 1 · Retaining insurance requirements under contract MA071B6600088C “Retaining insurance requirements under contract MA071B6600088C” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ Option 2 · Including insurance requirements described under RFP 250000002614 “Including insurance requirements described under RFP 250000002614” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Northwind Briefing | Liability limited to 12 months of fees. Also listed in its contract exceptions (Doc 7) | liability | R14Exceptions (Doc 7) | “ QuoteHide quote“Northwind’s liability under the contract is limited to 12 months of fees.” Northwind_Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Payment terms · 1 | ||||
| Info Guys | Declines quick payment terms. Also listed in its contract exceptions (Doc 7) | payment terms | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“The vendor explicitly declines quick payment terms.” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Scope of access · 1 | ||||
| Gongwer | Scope stated on every price line: access for full-time state employees, expanded to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses. | pricing and accessAlso under Pricing | R03Access R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Includes access for full-time state employees. This proposal expands access to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses, a significant expansion of users from contract MA071B6600088C.” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Publication timing · 1 | ||||
| Gongwer | Reserves the right to determine publication timing under First Amendment protections, and will not pay damages if forces beyond its control prevent publication. | delivery and liabilityAlso under Liability or insurance | R01Daily news delivery | “ QuoteHide quote“Gongwer reserves the right to determine publication timing under First Amendment protections and will not pay damages if forces beyond control prevent publication.” Hybrid Contract Terms Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Vendor | Condition | Touches | From | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Info Guys | ||||
| Info Guys | Reserves the right to request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data. Also listed in its contract exceptions (Doc 7) Differs from what you asked: firm, fixed pricing | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“The vendor reserves the right to request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data.” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Info Guys | Pricing reflects cumulative and projected inflation adjustments from 2023 through 2028. | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Pricing reflects cumulative and projected inflation adjustments from 2023 through 2028.” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Info Guys | Declines quick payment terms. Also listed in its contract exceptions (Doc 7) | payment terms | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“The vendor explicitly declines quick payment terms.” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Info Guys | Charges an additional $50,000 a year ($250,000 over five years) if a coded ad-removal solution is not satisfactory. | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Additional annual cost if a coded solution for advertising removal is not satisfactory … $50,000” Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Info Guys | States contractor expenses as 10% of the bid costs quoted in Schedule B. Check this figure | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“contractor expenses represent 10% of bid costs quoted to state in Document 3 – Schedule B Pricing.” Doc. 1 - (Public) Cover Letter 250000002614.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Gongwer | ||||
| Gongwer | Reserves the right to determine publication timing under First Amendment protections, and will not pay damages if forces beyond its control prevent publication. | delivery and liability | R01Daily news delivery | “ QuoteHide quote“Gongwer reserves the right to determine publication timing under First Amendment protections and will not pay damages if forces beyond control prevent publication.” Hybrid Contract Terms Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Gongwer | Offers two price options that differ by insurance terms: Option 1 retains the insurance requirements of current contract MA071B6600088C; Option 2 includes the insurance requirements described in this RFP. | pricing and insurance | R10Pricing | “ Quotes (2)Hide quotesOption 1 · Retaining insurance requirements under contract MA071B6600088C “Retaining insurance requirements under contract MA071B6600088C” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ Option 2 · Including insurance requirements described under RFP 250000002614 “Including insurance requirements described under RFP 250000002614” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Gongwer | Scope stated on every price line: access for full-time state employees, expanded to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses. | pricing and access | R03Access R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Includes access for full-time state employees. This proposal expands access to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses, a significant expansion of users from contract MA071B6600088C.” Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Harbor Point News | ||||
| Harbor Point News | Users above 500 are billed at the next tier. | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“Users above 500 named users are billed at the next tier.” HarborPoint_Schedule_B.xlsx Open original ↗ |
| Northwind Briefing | ||||
| Northwind Briefing | Annual price may rise by up to 3% each contract year. Differs from what you asked: firm, fixed pricing | pricing | R10Pricing | “ QuoteHide quote“The annual price may increase by up to 3% at the start of each contract year.” Northwind_Pricing.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Northwind Briefing | Liability limited to 12 months of fees. Also listed in its contract exceptions (Doc 7) | liability | R14Exceptions (Doc 7) | “ QuoteHide quote“Northwind’s liability under the contract is limited to 12 months of fees.” Northwind_Exceptions.pdf Open original ↗ |
| Pinegrove Wire | ||||
| Pinegrove Wire | Text-message alerts are billed separately. | pricing | R05Alerts | “ QuoteHide quote“Text-message alerts are billed separately from the annual subscription.” Pinegrove_Price_Schedule.pdf Open original ↗ |
Questions for vendors
Drafts built from differences, missing answers and conflicts · edit before you send · reading problems aren’t here
Differs from what you asked · Daily news delivery
The RFP asks for daily coverage delivered no later than 7:00 a.m. Eastern on each business day. Your proposal states delivery by 8 a.m. Please confirm the time by which you will deliver coverage each business day.Differs from what you asked · Pricing
The RFP asks for firm, fixed annual pricing. Your Schedule B reserves the right to request a contract revision at the midpoint based on CPI data. Please confirm whether your prices are firm and fixed for the full contract term.Differs from what you asked · References (Doc 5)
The RFP asks for at least three references from comparable clients. Your proposal encloses survey responses from comparable state clients. Please identify the references you are submitting and how many there are.Missing · Mobile web interface
We could not find where your proposal addresses a mobile-responsive web interface usable on tablets and phones without a native app. Please tell us where it is covered, or describe what you offer.Missing · Doc 6: mobile responsiveness attestation
We could not find Doc 6, the mobile responsiveness attestation. Please tell us where it is, or provide it.Unclear · Account manager and support
Your proposal names Emily McDermott as the contact for this contract and says staff are available during regular business hours. Please confirm whether she is your named account manager, and whether support requests receive a response the same business day.
Differs from what you asked · Daily news delivery
The RFP asks for daily coverage delivered no later than 7:00 a.m. Eastern on each business day. Your proposal states delivery by 8:00 a.m. the next business day. Please confirm the time by which you will deliver coverage each business day.Differs from what you asked · Archive
The RFP asks for a searchable online archive spanning at least 10 years. Your proposal states at least five years. Please confirm how many years of prior coverage your archive holds.Differs from what you asked · Access
The RFP asks for unlimited access by named user across all executive branch agencies. Your proposal states access for full-time state employees, expanded to contractors with michigan.gov email addresses. Please confirm whether access is unlimited and covers every named user in the executive branch agencies.Differs from what you asked · Alerts
The RFP asks for custom alerts by email and RSS. Your proposal mentions email. Please confirm whether alerts are also available by RSS.Conflicting · Account manager and support
Your proposal states that your account manager responds to support requests the same business day, and also that requests received after 3:00 p.m. Eastern are answered the next business day. Please clarify which applies.Missing · Doc 5: references
We could not find Doc 5, at least three references from comparable clients. Please tell us where they are, or provide them.
Differs from what you asked · Access
The RFP asks for unlimited access by named user across all executive branch agencies. Your proposal states up to 500 named users. Please confirm whether access is unlimited for every named user in the executive branch agencies.Differs from what you asked · Pricing
The RFP asks for firm, fixed annual pricing for statewide access. Your proposal prices statewide access for up to 500 named users. Please confirm that your price covers statewide access without a user limit.
Differs from what you asked · Daily news delivery
The RFP asks for daily coverage delivered no later than 7:00 a.m. Eastern on each business day. Your proposal states delivery by 8 a.m. Please confirm the time by which you will deliver coverage each business day.Missing · Archive
We could not find where your proposal addresses a searchable online archive of prior coverage spanning at least 10 years. Please tell us where it is covered, or describe what you offer.Differs from what you asked · Mobile web interface
The RFP asks for a mobile-responsive web interface usable on tablets and phones without a dedicated native app. Your proposal states iOS and Android apps. Please confirm whether a mobile-responsive web interface is available without an app.Differs from what you asked · Account manager and support
The RFP asks for a same-business-day support response. Your proposal states a response within one business day. Please confirm whether support requests receive a response the same business day.Differs from what you asked · Pricing
The RFP asks for firm, fixed annual pricing. Your proposal states annual prices with increases of up to 3% a year. Please confirm whether your prices are firm and fixed for the full contract term.Missing · Doc 5: references
We could not find Doc 5, at least three references from comparable clients. Please tell us where they are, or provide them.
Differs from what you asked · Archive
The RFP asks for a searchable online archive spanning at least 10 years. Your proposal states seven years of coverage. Please confirm how many years of prior coverage your archive holds.
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Sources
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| Vendor | File | Notes |
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| Your RFP1 file | RFP 250000002614 - Statewide Electronic Newswire Services - Solicitation.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Info Guys5 files | Doc. 5 - Insider Ranking Survey.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Info Guys | Doc. 4 - MIRS Employee directory.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Info Guys | Doc. 3 - PDF - Schedule B Pricing.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Info Guys | Doc. 2 - (Public) Completed Worksheet 250000002614.pdfOpen original ↗ | Some pages are scanned images, so quotes from them were matched to a transcription. Check these against the original: Daily news delivery, Archive, Doc 2 worksheet. One quote couldn’t be found in the file, so the part of the Doc 2 worksheet answer that cited it was left out. |
| Info Guys | Doc. 1 - (Public) Cover Letter 250000002614.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Gongwer4 files | Schedule B - Pricing Attachment.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Gongwer | RFP 250000002614 - SW Electronic Newswire Services PUBLIC COPY.pdfOpen original ↗ | One quote couldn’t be found in the file, so content citing it was left out of Proposal submission and Questions about the RFP. Xpecfy also didn’t finish searching this file for Doc 1, the cover letter. |
| Gongwer | Hybrid Contract Terms Exceptions.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Gongwer | Gongwer News Service-Mobile Responsiveness.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Harbor Point News3 files | HarborPoint_Technical_Proposal.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Harbor Point News | HarborPoint_Schedule_B.xlsxOpen original ↗ | |
| Harbor Point News | HarborPoint_References.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Northwind Briefing3 files | Northwind_Proposal_2025.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Northwind Briefing | Northwind_Pricing.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Northwind Briefing | Northwind_Exceptions.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Pinegrove Wire4 files | Pinegrove_RFP_Response.pdfOpen original ↗ | Xpecfy didn’t finish searching this file for R16, Questions about the RFP. |
| Pinegrove Wire | Pinegrove_Price_Schedule.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Pinegrove Wire | Pinegrove_Attestations.pdfOpen original ↗ | |
| Pinegrove Wire | Pinegrove_Cover_Letter.pdfOpen original ↗ |