Institutional Review Board (IRB) Software

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), is procuring Institutional Review Board (IRB) management software to support automated workflows and compliance with regulatory requirements for the submission, processing, and tracking of IRB applications and associated data use agreements. The software must provide secure web-based hosting and role-based functionality for up to 50 external and internal applications annually, 20 IRB board members and reviewers, 50 IDPH program staff, and 5 IRB staff. Key requirements include the ability to automate internal workflows, assign and reassign reviewers, send notifications, comply with federal and state regulations, and streamline submission and processing of IRB applications. The contract term is from the date of execution to June 30, 2027, and the winning vendor must possess experience providing IRB software services within the last 2 years, as well as offer the lowest bid that meets all mandatory qualifications.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, including those outside the US, and tasks can be performed remotely. Submission of bids is preferred through the BidBuy portal, but email submissions are also accepted. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The budget range or potential award value for this contract opportunity was not provided.