RFP 27-88055 - Metabolic Formula for Clinics-Professional Management Enterprises.docx

This is a Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Form submission for RFP 27-88055 issued by the Indiana Department of Health seeking a metabolic formula supplier for individuals with inborn errors of metabolism. The RFP solicits proposals for supply and delivery services with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET at the Indiana Government Center-South in Indianapolis. Proposals are due October 30, 2026, with written questions due by October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET and reference forms due October 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. The initial contract term runs four years from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030 with an optional fifth year through December 31, 2031. Annual unit commitments total approximately 3,000 units across five manufacturers: Abbott (200 units), Ajinomoto Cambrooke (500 units), Mead Johnson (1,000 units), Nutricia (800 units), and Vitaflo (500 units). Target evaluation activities are scheduled for November 5 through December 1, 2026, and the State reserves the right to conduct site visits.

All pricing must be firm for a minimum of 180 days from award issuance and must include both product and shipping costs with no additional charges permitted. A 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) subcontracting goal applies, with evaluation providing up to five points based on IVOSB participation and one additional bonus point for exceeding the goal. A Buy Indiana preference provides five points to certified Indiana companies. The contractor must utilize MMCAP pricing, ship all orders directly to patient residences within one business day of order confirmation for orders placed by 3:00 PM ET (or second business day for later orders), maintain secure patient databases, provide order tracking, and submit monthly Key Performance Indicator reports. Proposals are evaluated on a 90-point scale plus one potential bonus point, comprising mandatory requirement adherence (pass/fail), management assessment and quality (50 points), and cost (30 points). The submitted form identifies Professional Management Enterprises, Inc. as the respondent, with contact information for Danny Portee (President/CEO) and William Retherford (Vice President of Operations) located in Indianapolis, Indiana.