FY26 OCAPS RX Works-Sole Source

The State of Illinois, specifically the Department of Human Services (DHS), intends to award a sole source contract to ARxIUM, Inc. for the FY26 OCAPS RX Works Pharmacy Inventory Management Software and associated services. This procurement is a direct award to ARxIUM as the exclusive owner and sole provider of the RxWorks software licenses and support services. The contract covers comprehensive pharmacy technology solutions, including software licensing, maintenance, and support for the state's pharmacy systems. Key deliverables include ongoing software maintenance, licensing, and technical support specifically for the RxWorks Pharmacy Inventory Management Software and its associated modules. The procurement timeline indicates a posting date of April 30, 2025, with a critical deadline of May 9, 2025, at 4 PM for potential vendors or interested parties to submit written comments or request a public hearing. The final proposal due date is set for May 14, 2025, with the contract seemingly intended to commence for the fiscal year 2026.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, sole source opportunity restricted exclusively to ARxIUM, Inc., with no apparent set-aside designations or opportunities for other vendors to compete. The current infrastructure is built around ARxIUM's proprietary RxWorks system, which limits alternative vendor participation. The sole source letter emphasizes that only ARxIUM personnel, approved third-party service providers, or customers with specific product maintenance training can conduct support services activities. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the documentation suggests an ongoing technological partnership between ARxIUM and the State of Illinois. The procurement is subject to the state's standard IT terms and conditions, including rigorous security requirements outlined in the Department of Innovation and Technology's Cloud Hosting Terms and Conditions, which mandate comprehensive data protection, encryption standards, and compliance with federal and state security regulations.