2022 Prescription Drug Pricing RFP

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial Regulation is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive prescription drug pricing data sets. The procurement seeks wholesale acquisition cost data by National Drug Code for all prescription drugs entering the United States market, primarily to support the state's Drug Price Transparency Program and the Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Proposers must have a minimum of 5 years of experience providing prescription drug price data to healthcare, academic, and government stakeholders. The RFP requires detailed data sets, user guides, technical assistance, and optional training for agency users. Evaluation criteria will include proposer experience and qualifications, technical proposal quality, database capabilities, training and support services, references, and pricing. The RFP was posted on March 15, 2022, with proposals due on April 14, 2022, at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. The initial contract term is anticipated to be two years, with potential renewals extending up to 10 years total. Margarita Nunez is designated as the single point of contact for any questions, and can be reached at margarita.f.nunez@dcbs.oregon.gov.

The RFP includes specific provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises, requiring proposers to submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan that details strategies for soliciting minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses for potential subcontracting opportunities. Proposers must report the identity and contract value of each subcontractor to the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) if awarded the contract. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will involve comprehensive prescription drug pricing data procurement. Proposers must demonstrate organizational responsibility through detailed financial, operational, and compliance disclosures, including information about performance history, potential criminal or civil charges, and current licenses and insurance. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Marion County and the City of Salem, with preferences given to Oregon-based goods and services and recycled materials. Successful proposers will be required to provide additional documentation prior to contract award, such as insurance certificates, taxpayer identification, business registry information, and pay equity certification.