TouchPoint - medDISPENSE EDU Sole Source Letter - Idaho State Hospital South.pdf

This is a sole source authorization letter from TouchPoint Medical supporting the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's procurement of a TouchPoint Medical medDISPENSE Series automated medication dispensing system for use at Idaho State Hospital South in Blackfoot, Idaho. The letter, dated September 9, 2026, and signed by Regional Account Manager Brian Baltzell, establishes TouchPoint Medical as the exclusive manufacturer and authorized source for the medDISPENSE Series, confirming the company's sole responsibility for system configuration, installation, training, service, and support. The procurement involves the TPM-C-30083 secured electronic medication dispensing and storage cabinet system, which utilizes proprietary TouchPoint Medical hardware and software designed to provide secure medication storage, dispensing, tracking, and management capabilities.

The Idaho Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, has published notice of intent to approve this sole source authorization pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-9221, determining that TouchPoint Medical is the only vendor qualified to provide this property. The notice establishes a five-business-day challenge period from the closing date for interested vendors to file objections in accordance with Idaho Code section 67-9232(4), with challenges directed to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov. No pricing information, contract term details, or renewal options are specified in the sole source authorization notice or supporting letter.