DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 5/16/2014 Mark S. Lally President First State Compassion Center 10 Brittany Lane Lewes, DE 19958 RFP HHS 13 056 Registration and Operation ol?a Medical Marijuana Compassion Center Dear Mr. Lally. The Division of Public Health has completed the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to HHS 13 056 - Registration and Operation of a Medical Marijuana Compassion Center. Based on the outcome of the evaluation process, the Division wishes to begin contract negotiations with First State Compassion Center as soon as possible. Paul Hyland. Medical Marijuana Program Administrator, for the Division of Public Health, will be contacting you with information about the next steps. It is important that both First State Compassion Center and the Of?ce of Medical Marijuana remain silent on the status of the contract until it signed. The premature release of RF process status could result in inadvertent delays. Please be advised that you may not begin service delivery until you have a signed contract and operating permit in hand. Thank you for your interest in working with the Division of Public Health. We look forward to successful contract negotiations. you have any questions, please contact Paul Hyland at (302) 744-4705. Sincerely, 5749767 WQ Karyl T. Rattay, MD, MS Director. Division ofPublic Health JESSE S. COOPER BUILDING - FEDERAL STREET - DOVER - DELAWARE MAILING ADDRESS: 4l7 FEDERAL STREET - DOVER - DELAWARE - 19901 TELEPHONE: (302) 744-4700 - FAX: t302 739?6659