BPCSS Pharmacy - Parata Packaging SP Sole Source Conditions

This solicitation is for a sole source contract between the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and Parata Systems, LLC for the provision of supplies and services required for the operation of EXP and ATP pharmaceutical packaging machines by DHS's Bureau of Pharmacy Support Services. The contract has an initial term through June 30, 2022, with the total term not to exceed 10 years. The vendor will provide all consumable items needed for the operation of the two machine types at a 10% discount off catalog pricing, and will deliver items to DHS pharmacy locations statewide within the agreed timeframe. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed $105,999.00 without a formal amendment. The contract includes standard State of Illinois terms and conditions, as well as DHS-specific provisions related to travel expenses, the vendor's status as an independent contractor, limitations on indemnification, and COVID-19 protections.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the administrative requirements outlined in the Forms A and Forms B documents suggest that the State of Illinois may have preferences or goals related to minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses. Additionally, the contract states that subcontractors are not allowed, indicating that the successful vendor must have the capabilities to fulfill the contract directly. The current incumbent vendor is Parata Systems, LLC, which suggests this is an existing infrastructure that requires integration with the vendor's services.