SSJF BPCSS ATP Packaging Supplies - Bid-37779 SPO approved.pdf

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This document is a Sole Source Justification Form for the Department of Human Services (DHS) to procure packaging supplies for Automatic Tablet Packager (ATP) medication repackaging machines used in DHS state-operated pharmacies. The supplies, including ATP wide ribbons and extra-long ATP wide paper, are required to maintain the 12 ATP machines located at DHS facilities statewide. The contract term is from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, with no renewal options. The total value of the initial contract term is not to exceed $325,000.

The sole source justification cites the proprietary nature of the supplies, which must be purchased from the original equipment manufacturer (Parata Systems) to maintain the service and maintenance contracts on the ATP machines. DHS has invested over $3.5 million in these machines over the past 5 years and utilizes the ATP system to improve medication processing time and reduce errors. The pricing includes a 10% discount on the supplies, with an estimated total cost of $324,981.25 for the initial term.

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Sole Source Justification Form Version 7.01 Page of Sole Source Justification Form - Part I Section I - General Information Will this Sole Source amend a Professional or Artistic Services contract?

If yes, what was the original contract value?

*Sole Source may not be used for amendments for Professional or Artistic Services if the amendment would increase the value by more than 5% of the initial award or extend the term by more than 60 days.

Section II - Proposed Term If a Term Contract, does the term, including renewals, exceed 12 months?

If yes, provide a detailed justification including any economic benefit received for agreeing to a multi-year term:

Section III - Funding Source Select the type of funding to be used (Check all that apply):

Section IV - Sole Source Justification Are there secondary justification(s) for this sole source?

Section V - Purchase History Has the Agency or University Purchased these supplies or services in the past?

Term Term From Term To Value Description Contract Number Type Section VI - Business Rationale

1. Provide a detailed explanation of the need for the supplies or services:

2. Provide a list and describe in detail the specifications required to satisfy the need:

3. Provide detail explaining the justification selected in Section IV to explain why the requested supplies or services are the only ones available that can satisfy the agency or university requirements?

4. What are the unique features of the supplies or services that are not available in any other product or by any other vendor? Provide specific quantifiable factors/qualifications:

5. Has the Agency or University considered alternative supplies or services to satisfy their need?

5a. If yes, name the alternative vendors whose supplies or services were evaluated:

5b. If yes, what were the alternatives for each vendor and why were they unacceptable? Be specific with regard to features, characteristics, requirements, capabilities and compatibility:

5c. Explain how the market evaluation was conducted?

*This evaluation is to determine available options within a market. If the evaluation is to determine quality or best suited option, this is not the appropriate source selection. Under no circumstances shall the evaluation consist of testing alternative options. These activities must be conducted in a competitive transparent environment (i.e. IFB or RFP).

5a. If no, why weren't alternatives evaluated?

6. Are there resellers or distributors?

7. What efforts were made to get the best possible price (i.e. did the agency/university negotiate) and how did you determine the price for this purchase is considered fair and reasonable?

8. Will this purchase obligate the State to this vendor for future purchases such as maintenance, licensing or continuing need?

8a. If yes, please provide details regarding future obligations and/or needs:

9. What will be the financial or other impact to the State if this sole source is not approved and a competitive bid is required?

10. Is there any additional information you would like to add to justify this sole source?

Section VII Requesting Department Signature Required I know and understand the contents of this Sole Source Justification and attest that all statements are true and correct and the fairness and reasonableness of the price was adequately confirmed.

State Agency Bureau/Division Head or University Purchasing Director Approval and Signature Required I know and understand the contents of this Sole Source Justification and attest that all statements are true and correct and the fairness and reasonableness of the price was adequately confirmed. (All prior form fields will lock once this e-signature is completed) SPO Approval and Signature Required Sole Source Justification Form - Part II Section I - General Information Was a Sole Source hearing held per 30 ILCS 500/20-25?

Section II - Sole Source Hearing Details The State posted to the Illinois Procurement Bulletin a description of the State's need, the justification for the sole source decision, and information regarding the opportunity to submit comments and testify at a public hearing. Notice of the hearing was also posted outside of the hearing room 48 hours prior to the hearing.

The public hearing was conducted for the purpose of receiving testimony regarding the sole source determination. The Hearing Officer recommends the following:

The following relevant documents are attached:

Section III - CPO Approval and Signature Required 9.0.0.2.20101008.1.734229 Ellen.H.Daley@illinois.gov

BulletinNum: 24-444DHS-444OC-B-37779
Requesting: Department of Human Services
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Department: Office of Clinical, Administrative and Program Support (OCAPS)
NeedIdentifiedDate: 2023-06-20
NeedbyDate: 2023-08-01
ProjectTitle: BPCSS ATP Packaging Supplies
ProjectTitle: BPCSS ATP Packaging Supplies
Vendor: The Chudy Group/dba TCG Rx Pharmacy Workflow Solutions - Parata
Vendor: The Chudy Group/dba TCG Rx Pharmacy Workflow Solutions - Parata
Description: The Bureau of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services (BPCSS) intends to procure a Sole Source contract for the purchase of packaging supplies to maintain the pharmaceutical packaging machines at BPCSS Pharmacies statewide.
ValueIs: Not to Exceed
ValueofInitialTerm: 325000.00000000
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ThisIsA: New Sole Economically Feasible Source
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BeginDate: 2023-08-01
EndDate: 2024-07-31
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TextField3: Pricing on equipment is reduced when a 5 year maintenance and service agreement entered into at purchase.
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Q1Answer: All Department of Human Services (DHS) State operated facility pharmacies use Automatic Tablet Packager (ATP) medication repackaging machines to unit does medications into individual daily doses for State residents. These machines require special packaging materials( i.e. plastic packaging and ribbons). The packaging materials hold the medications and the ribbons print critical information on the packaging material(patient name, medication names and times the dosage is to be given). Each pharmacy has seen a reduction in annual drug costs by going to bulk purchasing and has seen a reduction in inventory value when using the these machines. Workflow efficiencies have also improved with the use of these machines. This is very important when pharmacy staffing has been difficult to maintain. Patient safety is enhanced with the use of these machines as medication errors have dramatically decreased with the use of these machines.
Q2Answer: The following materials are required for use of the ATP medication packaging machines:

ATP-R65WR ATP Wide Ribbon (6/case) - cost per case is $179.57.

ETP-WP ATP2 Wide Paper, Extra Long (6/case) - cost per case is $515.26.

Q3Answer: DHS has invested over 3.5 million dollars on this drug repackaging system for machines at all of the DHS facility pharmacy locations statewide in the last five (5) years. These machines require these specific packaging materials to run and repackage medications into daily doses for individual residents. These supplies must be purchased from Parata (the company the machines were purchased from) in order to not void the service and maintenance contracts included when the packaging machines were purchased.

These machines have improved processing time within the pharmacy and have also cut down on human errors when processing medications. These machines are very sensitive in nature and any aftermarket products used within the machines can throw off the calibration and create issues within the machines and make them not work properly. The vendor will not stand behind any service or maintenance contracts to fix the machines in a prompt manner if any aftermarket products are used.

Q4Answer: These are the only supplies approved by the vendor to be used in their proprietary ATP drug packaging machines. Also, these supplies are required in order to keep the current service and maintenance agreement for the machines valid.
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Q5aAnswer: DHS currently has twelve (12) of these ATP machines in use statewide. These are the only supplies approved by the vendor to be used in their proprietary ATP drug packaging machines.
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Q6Yes:
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Q7Answer: Since all twelve (12) machines were purchased through this vendor, the vendor gives us a 10% discount on all supplies for the machines.

Estimated costs are as follows:

ATP-R65WR ATP Wide Ribbon (6/case) 506 cases @ cost per case $179.57 = $90,862.42 ETP-WP ATP2 Wide Paper, Extra Long (6/case) 436 Cases @ cost per case $515.26 = $224,653.36

Shipping costs on average of 3% for all supplies shipped to various facilities $315,515.78 x 3 % = $9,465.47 for a grand total of $324,981.25

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Q9Answer: If this procurement is delayed, individuals in DHS care could possibly go without medications leading up to injury and/or possibly death. The accurate operation and dispensing from these machines directly effects the health and safety of individuals under the care of DHS.
Q10Answer: No.
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TextField63: Shannon Tribble
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Approve:
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Comments:
Phone: (217) 419-1351
Date: 6/29/2023
PN: Adrienne Grover
Email: adrienne.grover@illinois.gov
InitialPostingDate: 2023-07-05
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