Institutional Review Board (IRB

The Harris County Department of Education’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is registered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and serves as the reviewing body for research involving human subjects. Researchers needing IRB approval for their studies can submit applications through HCDE’s eBid system, which centralizes all related documents. This solicitation is not a formal bid but rather an invitation for organizations to register as suppliers and gain approval from HCDE's Procurement Division to access the materials. The contract solicitation, titled "Institutional Review Board (IRB)," was posted on September 21, 2023, and will remain open for responses until August 31, 2029. It falls under the NAICS code 541720 and is managed by HCDE, a State and Local Government Entity (SLED) based in Texas. The primary point of contact for inquiries is PhD Vida L. Avery, reachable via email or phone. The place of performance for this contract is in Texas, and all interested organizations must complete registration and procurement approval prior to document access.