Notice of intent to award ITN 270000000002

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services intends to award ITN 270000000002 to Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute on a sole-source basis for confirmatory testing services for dried blood spot newborn screening, with the notice's listed due date of November 2, 2026. The State determined that only Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute possesses the capability to provide the required testing, and no bidders submitted proposals by the published due date.

The ITN was posted on SIGMA VSS on October 21, 2026, with a seven-day bidding period and a due date of October 28, 2026, according to the award letter. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. After approval, the State will negotiate a final contract with the awarded contractor.

Questions should go to Solicitation Manager Wanda Rademacher at Rademacherw@michigan.gov or (517) 241-0134.