20 SS Pharmacy Machines

This contract opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to procure six (6) automated medication packaging machines and associated services through a sole source procurement. IDHS is seeking to purchase six ATP2 automated medication packaging machines and supporting equipment, including a five-year maintenance and repair service agreement, for use at six of its healthcare facilities. The total not-to-exceed value of the initial term is $2,120,376.46, with an estimated contract term from April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. IDHS is justifying this sole source procurement as the ATP2 machines are a proprietary system that is integrated with the existing pharmacy inventory management software, RX Works, which IDHS has used since 2010. Transitioning to a new system would require significant time and cost to integrate with the existing software. The pricing for the ATP2 machines is comparable to past purchases, with a 6% increase over the last four years. IDHS has previously purchased similar automated pharmacy equipment through both competitive bidding and sole source procurements.

This contract will be awarded to The Chudy Group/dba TCG Rx Pharmacy Workflow Solutions. IDHS states that without the new machines, the current outdated drug delivery system would require costly repairs and replacements, potentially impacting patient safety and pharmacy workflow efficiencies. The procurement will be funded through state appropriated funds. IDHS is holding a public hearing to receive input on the sole source procurement, which will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a hearing by March 20, 2020.