Description
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Laboratory Services. The contract term is 3 years with up to 2 one-year renewal options. The RFP was posted on October 22, 2025, and the submission deadline was November 19, 2025. The evaluation process considered technical evaluation criteria, including schedule, vendor questions, and statement of work. The bidder, Vibra Health Lab, did not meet the requirements, scoring 44 out of 100 points. The evaluation team noted several deficiencies in the bidder's response.
• The bidder did not provide enough detail on their two-step identification process.
• The bidder did not address the required annual training for bloodborne pathogens risk.
• The bidder did not describe the changes in the CDC guidelines in the bid response.
• The bidder did not provide enough detail on their quality assurance program.
The MDHHS appreciates the time and effort put forth in responding to this solicitation and hopes that the organization will continue to compete through the state's bid process.