MED47 Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office for Administration and Finance Operational Services Division, is seeking bids for a Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor contract designated as MED47. The contract will provide for the procurement of prescription pharmaceuticals, non-prescription pharmaceuticals, and related pharmaceutical supply items and equipment on a statewide basis. The target is to award one contract with an estimated value of $225 million over the full 5-year term, which includes two 1-year renewal options. Eligible entities include Commonwealth agencies, local governments, public hospitals, higher education institutions, and other public entities. Bidders must meet qualifications related to financial stability, industry experience, references, and existing Group Purchasing Organization relationships. The evaluation will consider the Supplier Diversity Program, which accounts for 10% of the score, as well as environmental specifications.

The state has set-aside requirements for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with bidders required to commit to a specific percentage of contract sales to be spent with these certified partners. No incumbent contractor information is provided, and the funding source is not specified in the documentation. Bidders must submit their responses by December 1, 2015 at 3:00 PM Eastern.