When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by The Metrohealth System. The work is located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Technology transfer and innovation commercialization advisory firm. Intellectual property law firm with patent prosecution and portfolio management experience. Consultancy with startup, venture, and licensing collaboration expertise. Firm with life sciences or clinical innovation commercialization background. Multidisciplinary team offering legal, strategic, and operational support. Experience supporting public sector, research, or healthcare innovation portfolios.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesPosted: July 10th, 2026Deadline: July 20th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Ohio is seeking commercialization partner services to support technology transfer and innovation advancement across legal, strategic, and operational areas. The three-year engagement includes IP, patent, startup collaboration, branding, and early-stage clinical development support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience in technology transfer and intellectual property practice areas
Must provide three similar client references from the last five years
Must disclose any conflicts of interest involving MetroHealth or its affiliates
Must be able to register with VendorMate annually
Must provide a current certificate of insurance aligning with Master Purchase Agreement requirements
Must confirm W-9 form is on file with MetroHealth

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Open Date: July 6th, 2026

Q&A Closes: July 15th, 2026

Close Date: July 20th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 15th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

The Metrohealth System

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DESCRIPTION

An agency in Ohio is seeking vendors to provide technology transfer and innovation commercialization partner services. The selected vendor or vendors will help assemble a curated panel of commercialization partners to support the advancement of the agency’s technology transfer and innovation portfolio.

The requested services span the commercialization lifecycle and are intended to strengthen the agency’s ability to translate innovation into scalable clinical and market impact. Areas of support include intellectual property strategy and technology transfer, patent prosecution and IP portfolio management, startup and venture collaboration, trademark and copyright strategy, brand strategy, and science and early-stage clinical development support.

The anticipated contract term is three years.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The Metrohealth System. The work is located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Technology transfer and innovation commercialization advisory firm
Intellectual property law firm with patent prosecution and portfolio management experience
Consultancy with startup, venture, and licensing collaboration expertise
Firm with life sciences or clinical innovation commercialization background
Multidisciplinary team offering legal, strategic, and operational support
Experience supporting public sector, research, or healthcare innovation portfolios

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