Biostatistical Support for SHARP Research Program

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is soliciting biostatistical analysis services for the SHARP research program under solicitation K6091. The selected contractor will provide expert consultation on epidemiological study design, biostatistical analysis, and statistical software coding for various research projects on an as-needed basis. The contract is valued at a maximum of 10,000 dollars and is scheduled to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030, with the possibility of two additional three-year extensions. Compensation is structured on a per-deliverable cost model, and the contractor must be available for meetings via teleconference. Qualified bidders must possess at least five years of experience in biostatistical analysis of epidemiological and experimental studies. A critical requirement is the completion of the Washington State Institutional Review Board training for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research within the first month of performance. The contract emphasizes strict data security, requiring encrypted electronic file transfers and a formal certification of data disposition upon completion of services. Additionally, the contractor must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and statutory nondiscrimination clauses. Award preference may be given to the highest-ranked responsive small or veteran-owned business for solicitations valued at 150,000 dollars or less.