RFP - Newborn Screening LIMS

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), procuring on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program, is requesting proposals for a commercial-off-the-shelf Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with maintenance and support services, with proposals due August 3, 2026 and questions due July 6, 2026.

The scope covers a LIMS platform including implementation, ongoing maintenance, and technical support for the newborn screening laboratory. The contract term is five years from April 9, 2027 through April 8, 2032, with the option to renew for up to five additional two-year periods at the State's discretion. No contract value is specified.

Evaluation is weighted toward technical capability: 146 total points distributed across vendor background and experience (1 point), Statement of Work sections 7–12 (18 points), sections 13–17 (44 points), sections 18–21 (22 points), sections 22–26 (39 points), and sections 27–36 (22 points). Proposals receiving 117 or more points qualify for pricing evaluation. The State reserves the right to conduct demonstrations, on-site visits, and proof-of-concept meetings, and may negotiate with one or more bidders.

Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million, Workers Compensation per applicable law, Employers Liability of $500,000 per accident, and Cyber Liability of $5 million, all underwritten by insurers rated A.M. Best A– VII or higher. Proof of insurance is due within 10 business days of contract execution.

Federal compliance is mandatory, including Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification if federal funds exceed $100,000. Contractors must accept all contract terms, schedules, and service level agreements or submit redlines with justification; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Proposals must be submitted electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS in modifiable formats with a maximum 6 MB file size per document. Questions are answered July 13, 2026.