340b Contract PharmacyBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Administration and Indiana Department of Correction are soliciting proposals for a 340b Contract Pharmacy services contract through RFP 26-84426. The procurement seeks a licensed mail order pharmacy to procure, manage, and dispense 340B-covered medications, specifically Hepatitis C direct acting antivirals, across all 21 IDOC correctional facilities, including 18 adult and 3 juvenile facilities. The contract pharmacy must comply with federal 340B drug pricing program regulations, prevent drug diversion, maintain separate medication records, conduct quarterly reconciliations, and provide dedicated support personnel seven days per week. Evaluation criteria total 100 points, with 50 points for management assessment/quality, 30 points for cost, and 15 points distributed across diversity initiatives. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on January 28, 2026, with written questions due by February 4, 2026, and proposals due on March 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract term is four years with two optional one-year renewals, potentially extending to six years, and the state may conduct reference site visits to evaluate respondents.

The solicitation includes significant set-aside designations and diversity requirements, with goals of 8% Minority Business Enterprises, 11% Women Business Enterprises, and 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Certified Indiana businesses can receive 5 preference points, and respondents must demonstrate compliance with these subcontracting goals. The current contract with Boswell Pharmacy expires June 30, 2026, indicating an incumbent vendor transition. Infrastructure requirements specify a strong preference for cloud-based solutions deployed within a state-owned Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services tenant, with comprehensive security and compliance expectations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the contract will involve significant pharmaceutical procurement and distribution across multiple correctional facilities. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including infrastructure overview, technical proposal, cost proposal, and compliance with state and federal regulations governing healthcare and pharmacy services in correctional settings.