57239 - FY/26/27 BMCFH-Infant Hearing Program SFY26/27 Utah University Hi Track Software

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV CTR033636 provides a specialized license for the HiTrack EHDI (Early Hearing Detection and Intervention) Data Management System, exclusively developed and distributed by Utah State University's National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management (NCHAM). This software is designed for comprehensive tracking of infant hearing screening outcomes, facilitating critical follow-up processes for children who do not pass initial screenings. The system enables documentation of audiological follow-ups, service transitions, and management of infant hearing program data, serving as a critical technological solution for the Ohio Department of Health's Infant Hearing Program.

The IDV is awarded to Utah State University, with the Ohio Department of Health (DOH) serving as the contracting organization. The contract period spans from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a total annual contract value of $86,135.75, funded through the Maternal & Child Health Block Grant. This agency-administered contract provides a sole-source solution for licensing the HiTrack software, covering unlimited training, technical support, and software updates. The geographic coverage is statewide in Ohio, and the contract type is specifically tailored for software licensing and support services related to infant hearing detection and intervention programs.