JPMC Emergency Extension Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

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The State of Illinois is seeking to extend an emergency Joint Purchase Master Contract (22-416CMS-BOSS4-P-30786) for drugs and pharmaceuticals to be purchased on an as-needed basis during the contract period by the Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Public Health. The original emergency contract was set to expire on February 28, 2022, but due to delays in the rebidding process, the State is requesting a 2-month extension to ensure continued coverage of these essential medical supplies. The rebid solicitation (22-416CMS-BOSS4-B-25474) was published on October 26, 2021, with a bid opening date of December 14, 2021, but a protest was received on February 7, 2022, further delaying the award. The extension will have an estimated value of $17,000,000, with funding coming from both federal and state appropriated funds.

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The current vendor for this contract is Cardinal Health 110, LLC. Cardinal Health 411, LLC has agreed to a 60-day emergency contract extension at the same terms and conditions as the current contract if the new contract is not executed by February 28, 2022, to avoid any lapse in service. The original emergency contract had an estimated value of $25,000,000. The previous contract (18-416CMS-BOSS4-P-376) expired on September 30, 2021 and could not be extended again per state law. No additional details are provided regarding set-asides, incumbent performance, or contract amounts.