Medication Dispensing Machines

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Office of Development Programs (ODP), is seeking electronic bids for medication dispensing machines (automated pharmacy systems) to be installed at two state facilities: the Ebensburg Center in Cambria County and the Selinsgrove Center in Susquehanna County. This procurement is exclusively for electronic bid submissions through the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us), with all interested vendors required to register and obtain a vendor number to participate. The solicitation requires new or remanufactured automated pharmacy dispensing machines that meet the original manufacturer's most recent specifications, with potential for approved equal products or alternates with appropriate documentation. Bidders must comply with Commonwealth and federal laws, demonstrate no conflicts of interest, and confirm they are not under debarment or suspension. The bid response deadline is December 31, 2025, with all potential vendors responsible for monitoring the DGS eMarketplace website for any change notices that will be automatically incorporated into the bid requirements. Vendors needing assistance can contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, option 2.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement does not list incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure requirements for integration. While the exact budget range or award value was not disclosed, the solicitation covers medication dispensing machines for two state centers, suggesting a substantial equipment procurement. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technical defects, and award by item or total bid basis as deemed most advantageous. Bidders must submit firm pricing, with unit prices binding in case of discrepancies, and while prompt payment discounts will not factor into award determination, they may be utilized if offered. Potential vendors must certify their compliance with legal requirements and demonstrate technical capabilities to provide automated pharmacy dispensing systems meeting the specified operational needs of the ODP facilities.