Request_for_Information_for_Justice_Involved_(JI)_Individuals_Post-Release_Outpatient_Medications_Services_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf

COUNTY OF ORANGE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FOR

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED (JI) INDIVIDUALS POST-RELEASE

OUTPATIENT MEDICATIONS SERVICES

RFI NO. 042-2597502-1-JB

Date of Issuance: Monday, February 3, 2025

Responses Due: Thursday, February 27, 2025

4:00 pm (Pacific Time)

RFI for REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED (JI) INDIVIDUALS POST-RELEASE

RFI No. 042-2597502-1-JB

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I. INTRODUCTION

II. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

III. CONTACT INFORMATION

IV. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

V. DISCLAIMER

VI. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

VII. OVERVIEW OF DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

VIII. QUESTIONNAIRE

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I. INTRODUCTION

The County of Orange (County) is seeking information pursuant to this Request for Information (RFI) from your organization to support in the development of the County's Request for Proposal for Justice

Involved (JI) Individuals Post-Release Outpatient Medications Services.

II. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

NOTICE: These dates represent a tentative RFI timeline. The County reserves the right to modify these dates at any time.

Release Project Date: February 3, 2025

Question Submission Deadline: February 18, 2025, 4:00pm

RFI Submittal Closing Date and Time: February 27, 2025, 4:00pm

III. CONTACT INFORMATION

All questions about this RFI are to be submitted via County’s Online Bidding System no later than by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. For OpenGov assistance only, please contact OpenGov Support at procurement-support@opengov.com or via the live chat option on the site.

IV. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. The County shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by Respondent in the preparation and submission of information in response to this RFI. These expenses include, but not limited to: a)

Preparing response to this RFI; b) Submitting the response to the County; c) Discussions with the

County regarding any matter related to the RFI; and d) any other expenses incurred by the

Respondents prior to the date of any potential contract award and execution, if any.

B. Responses received by the County may be public record and subject to public disclosure in accordance with the California Public Records Act. Responses are not to be marked as confidential or proprietary. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, all responses shall become the property of the

County and the County reserves the right to make use of any information or ideas in the responses submitted.

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C. Respondent acknowledges and agree that the County is not obligated to include Respondent in any future solicitation process or enter into any contracts because Respondent has submitted a response to this RFI.

D. Respondent agrees that it will not issue any news releases in connection with either the RFI or any subsequent amendment of or effort under this RFI without first obtaining review and written approval of said news releases from the County through the County’s point of contact, Antonio

Rocha, Deputy Purchasing Agent (“DPA”): arocha@ochca.com

V. DISCLAIMER

While the County appreciates the time and effort put into the responses, it should be understood that the sole purpose of this RFI is to gather information and any response received by County shall not constitute an offer for contract with County. All information received in response to this RFI will not be returned.

Responses will be solely used by the County to inform strategies for the development and establishment of

JI Individuals Post-Release Outpatient Medications Services, and to ensure the County has leveraged as much information and expertise on operator approach. This process will inform the Request for Proposal intended to procure the operator for JI Individuals Post-Release Outpatient Medications Services. Any such future solicitation will be subject to a separate process and budget approval. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI, as noted above.

VI. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Health Care Agency is requesting one (1) electronic copy uploaded in PDF format, via the County’s

Online Bidding System no later than Thursday, February 27, 2025 by 4:00 pm (PT). Fax responses will not be allowed.

VII. OVERVIEW OF DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are the submission requirements for a response. Should any of this information be missing, the County will not consider the response. The County reserves in its sole discretion to request any missing and/or additional information and establish the necessary timelines to allow a response to be considered.

The County is seeking qualified service providers that meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Only those respondents that can meet the minimum qualifications below are invited to submit a subsequent response. Responses must clearly indicate how the respondent meets these minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Must be licensed by the California State Board of Pharmacy and certified for Medicare and Medi-

Cal services. Pharmacists employed by Respondent and who provide services to County shall maintain licensure in good standing throughout the term of the contract.

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B. Must have and be able to demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of experience, as an existing body, providing post-release outpatient medications services.

VIII. QUESTIONNAIRE

A. Company Information

Please provide your company name and headquarters mailing address*

*Response required

Please provide your company website URL, if applicable*

*Response required

Please provide primary contact name(s), telephone number(s), and email address(es)*

*Response required

Please provide how long your organization has provided the services outline in the Scope of Services.*

*Response required

Please describe the current programs your organization administers including identifying the jurisdiction where services are provided*

*Response required

B. Services

Services file upload*

Respondent shall submit responses to the following questions below with as much detail as possible but no more than 10 pages.

1. Describe your organization’s approaches to administering discharge/release medications in corrections, mental health facilities, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, etc.

2. What volume of discharge medications is your organization able to support?

3. What is your organization’s turnaround time to process medication orders?

4. Do you have a commercial pharmacy that patients can be referred to pick up medications in case medications are not processed in time for discharge?

5. How does your organization price its services for providing post-release Outpatient

Medications Services to Justice Involved (JI) Individuals?

6. Please describe your experience with receiving medication orders from an electronic health record system (please provide formats you are familiar working with and interfacing protocols)?

7. Please describe your experience with providing release medications for various facilities and experience with billing Medi-Cal directly?

*Response required