AM 6 to Contract 163-23.pdf

This is an Addendum 6 to Contract 163-23 for the Idaho Division of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC), involving pharmacy services procurement through the State of Idaho's Division of Purchasing (DOP). The IDJC is requesting an exemption from competitive procurement for Prescription Filling & Pharmacy Services and Enhanced Clinical Services to support its Juvenile Correction Centers. The procurement addresses ongoing pharmacy operations including prescription filling, chart review services, and enhanced clinical support that cannot be provided internally due to staffing constraints. The proposal submission deadline is September 15, 2023, with the current interim contract expiring on September 30, 2023. The requested exemption would provide a six-month extension or bridge the gap until a new long-term contract can be established. The contract term reflects the urgent need to maintain continuity of pharmacy services during the procurement transition period.

The anticipated cost for the six-month extension is approximately $66,000, comprising base prescription filling services plus enhanced clinical services at $1,000 per month. The incumbent vendor is Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc., which currently provides interim pharmacy services under the existing contract. The State of Idaho requires all contractors to maintain commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance, with the State named as an additional insured on all liability policies. No set-asides are designated for this procurement. The DOP Administrator retains full discretionary authority to approve or deny the requested exemption from competitive bidding, and suppliers are invited to submit information supporting or contradicting the agency's justification that competition would be impractical or disadvantageous before the established closing date.