AM 8 to Contract 163-23.pdf

This is an Addendum to Contract 163-23 issued by the Idaho Division of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC) through the state's procurement system for Prescription Filling & Pharmacy Services and Enhanced Clinical Services. The IDJC is seeking an exemption from competitive procurement to continue providing pharmacy services to its Juvenile Correction Centers, including prescription filling, chart review services, and enhanced clinical support that cannot be provided internally due to staffing constraints. The agency has requested a six-month exemption from the Division of Purchasing (DOP) to bridge the gap until a long-term contract can be established through the MMCAP purchasing consortium. The current interim contract with Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. is set to expire on September 30, 2023, with a proposal due date of September 15, 2023. The procurement process is time-sensitive, and the DOP Administrator retains full discretionary authority to approve or deny the exemption request.

The anticipated cost for the six-month contract extension is approximately $66,000, comprising base prescription filling services and enhanced clinical services at an additional $1,000 per month. Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. is the incumbent vendor currently providing interim services. 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. Insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the service period, and any policy cancellations or material changes must be reported to the State. No specific set-asides are designated for this procurement. The exemption from competitive bidding is discretionary, and interested suppliers may submit information to support or contradict the agency's claim that competition would be impractical or disadvantageous.