IVHL Pharmacy Bid

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) is seeking a pharmacy services vendor for the LaSalle Home, a 190-bed long-term skilled nursing facility currently operating at approximately 110 beds. The procurement is a comprehensive pharmacy services contract solicited through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number 25-497DVA-LASAL-B-47044, exclusively accepting electronic submissions via BidBuy. The contract requires daily pharmacy services six days per week, with deliveries between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, and encompasses medication cart management, convenience box supplies, prescription refills, on-call pharmacist services, and monthly medication reviews. Bidders must provide prescription services using the least expensive generic drug alternatives and cannot bill Medicare or other insurance for residents who are 70% or greater service-connected veterans. The bid is due by April 9, 2025, and must remain firm for 90 days from the opening date, with an initial contract term extending until June 30, 2028. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing, with the state intending to award to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes a 5% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minority, women, and persons with disabilities-owned businesses, with an aspirational state goal of awarding 30% of contract dollars to certified diverse businesses. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including a Vendor Disclosure form, Offer to the State of Illinois Contract, Business Enterprise Program Utilization Plan, and a detailed Pricing Document. The total estimated yearly spend is $919,000, with a monthly estimated cost of $76,583.33, including specific provisions for service-connected veterans representing approximately $108,000 of the total spend. Potential bidders may be eligible for tax credits if they hire qualified veterans or certain ex-offenders, and the procurement emphasizes domestic product procurement preferences. Vendors must have an active, unexpired registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and comply with state procurement regulations, including non-discrimination policies, tax obligations, and ethical standards. The contract anticipates facility renovations expected to be completed in 2027, with a gradual resident capacity increase of approximately 8 residents per month.