Deliverable 5.2.1 Updated IRB guidebook, policy consolidation plan, and HRPP and 9 more items

The Florida Department of Health awarded a contract valued at $427,995 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contract encompasses multiple research governance and public health research initiatives, including the development of an updated Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidebook with accompanying policy consolidation plan and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) documentation, as well as comprehensive IRB training services. These foundational deliverables establish the regulatory and procedural framework necessary for the administration of human subject research activities.

The contract further obligates the prime contractor to coordinate and host public health research presentations featuring six speakers, provide speaker honoraria at $1,000 per speaker, deliver presentation materials, and organize a research symposium with associated speaker travel reimbursement. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for implementing and presenting components of a Research Excellence Initiative (REI) program. The cumulative scope of deliverables reflects a comprehensive engagement focused on advancing research governance infrastructure, facilitating knowledge exchange among public health researchers, and promoting research excellence within the Florida public health system.