Automated medication dispensing system

Broward College is conducting a sole source procurement for an Automated Medication Dispensing System through its Procurement Department, specifically targeting three Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Pyxis MedStation ES medication dispensing systems for its Health Sciences Simulation Center. The procurement is being executed under Broward College Policy 6Hx2-6.34 and Florida Department of Education Rule 6A-14.0734(2)(e), with the primary objective of enhancing nursing education by providing students with hands-on training in medication management and administration. The systems feature smart CUBIE technology that offers flexible, configurable storage and integration with Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) systems, designed to help clinicians administer medications safely and efficiently. Responses to this notice are due by 2:30 p.m. ET on Monday, July 21, 2025, and must be submitted via email to yruiz@broward.edu with the subject line RESPONSE-ITS-2025-321-YR. The procurement is specifically structured as a non-competitive award due to the unique manufacturer and reseller specifications.

The procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition, with MEDICAL SHIPMENT LLC identified as the sole authorized reseller of Pyxis MedStation ES systems for nursing schools in the United States. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documentation. The incumbent vendor, CAREFUSION SOLUTIONS LLC (a BD subsidiary), is the manufacturer of the medication dispensing systems. The estimated award value is approximately $115,000.00, excluding taxes, which covers the procurement of three medication dispensing systems. No additional details are provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The procurement is geographically focused on Broward County, Florida, specifically involving the Fruitville CDP jurisdiction, and is intended to support the educational objectives of Broward College's Health Sciences Simulation Center.