EMERGENCY NOTICE: FY27 IVHC Pharmacy Services

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting an emergency procurement for pharmacy services at the Illinois Veterans Home Chicago (IVHC) with proposals due October 12, 2026, under an interim 90-day contract running September 21 through December 19, 2026.

This is a sole-source emergency award to JHC Acquisition, LLC d/b/a Omnicare of Northern Illinois, authorized to prevent serious disruption to critical state services affecting veterans' health and safety. Omnicare was the sole respondent to the original competitive solicitation and provided reliable service for five years prior to the expiration of the previous contract on September 23, 2025. The facility lacks an on-site pharmacy and depends on external pharmacy services.

The scope includes comprehensive pharmacy services: medication dispensing, intravenous solutions, a licensed pharmacist available 24-hour on-call, monthly chart reviews for compliance documentation, HIPAA-compliant fax machines, lockable medication carts, and convenience boxes containing miscellaneous medical supplies, house stock medications, over-the-counter medications, and IV supply and hydration kits. The vendor has demonstrated capability through six-day-per-week medication deliveries and provision of medication carts.

The estimated contract value is $180,000 in state appropriated funds over the 90-day interim term. An Emergency Final Cost form is due by October 10, 2026, if actual costs differ from the estimated amount. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services is managing the procurement on behalf of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. This interim contract serves as a temporary measure while the agency prepares and conducts a competitive solicitation for long-term program administration.