MK26-23 Pharmaceutical Blister Pack and Label Supply

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP MK26-23) for the supply of pharmaceutical blister pack and label products to support medication packaging and dispensing operations across Utah State Correctional Facilities. The procurement seeks to award a single five-year contract to the responsive and responsible vendor with the highest combined evaluation score. The required deliverables include heat-sealed and cold-sealed DOSIS-compatible blister cards in multiple sizes (30-dose and 60-dose configurations), sealing paddles, prescription labels in both perforated and non-perforated formats compatible with DOSIS towers and Zebra printers, and a desktop heat sealer with dual-card accommodation capability. All products must be compatible with the DHHS Pharmacy's existing DOSIS automated blister-packaging machines, with delivery to 1480 North 8000 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3961, and pricing guaranteed for a minimum of one year. Evaluation will be weighted 70 percent technical (1,000 points with a 700-point minimum threshold) and 30 percent cost (428.6 points), with technical scoring based on detailed DOSIS offerings, capacity for high-frequency low-volume distribution, quality assurance processes, heat-sealing equipment integration strategies, and overall ability to meet DHHS operational needs and supply reliability requirements. Vendors must satisfy six mandatory minimum requirements on a pass/fail basis, including the ability to supply specified blister pack formats, DOSIS-compatible materials, prescription labels, heat sealing equipment, and maintenance of all necessary licenses. Questions must be submitted through the U3P system during the designated question and answer period, with the proposal due date of April 24, 2026, and the question submission deadline of April 2, 2026.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses. Vendors must comply with anti-boycott provisions under UCA 63G-27, certify they are not providing forced labor products or receiving restricted foreign technology, and complete background checks if required for on-site service personnel. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract will require compliance with comprehensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation insurance, and compliance with HIPAA privacy and security standards, federal employment verification requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws. The State reserves the right to conduct discussions with vendors determined to be reasonably susceptible of award selection and to request best and final offers. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents; however, total contract funding is based on average usage projections with provisions for funding adjustments if actual usage exceeds anticipated levels, subject to DHHS approval and contract amendment. An award does not constitute a binding contract until a fully executed purchase order or contract is received, and vendors may not begin work or purchase materials until receiving executed documentation.