Pre-proposal conference attendance list.docx

This is a pre-proposal conference attendance record for a Pharmacy Services – Specialty Medications Qualified Vendor List (QVL) solicitation issued on behalf of the Missouri Veterans Commission. The pre-proposal conference was held on September 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with buyer Nicolle Backes serving as the primary contact (573-751-5341). The conference was conducted via teleconference, allowing vendors to participate remotely. One vendor, Gigi Garcia of GEG Ventures LLC dba Heartland Trade Services, requested teleconference dial-in instructions and participated in the call. Missouri Veterans Commission personnel, represented by Reva Hutchinson, were present on the teleconference call to address vendor inquiries and provide clarification on the solicitation requirements.

The document notes that the attendance record is provided as a convenience and the Division of Purchasing does not guarantee the accuracy of information presented. Interested parties are directed to verify the status of all MBE/WBE companies through Missouri's Office of Equal Opportunity website at http://oeo.mo.gov/. The record serves as official documentation of pre-proposal conference participation and establishes a baseline of vendor engagement for this specialty medications qualification process.