MK27-105 WIC Pharmacy Services

The State of Utah Department of Health and Human Services is requesting proposals for WIC Pharmacy Services under RFP MK27-105, with proposals due November 12, 2026 and a mandatory single contract award anticipated under the highest-scoring responsive and responsible vendor standard. This is a five-year procurement with a one-year pricing guarantee requirement.

All vendors must satisfy four pass/fail mandatory minimums: state pharmacy licensure or Doctor of Pharmacy credential, cost sheet submission, capability to deliver to all designated WIC clinic locations statewide, and maintenance of in-state inventory with guaranteed immediate availability. The scope requires fulfillment of a 30-item weighted market basket of specialized nutritional products (infant formulas, pediatric supplements, and medical foods) plus any additional products prescribed by licensed medical authorities unless flagged by the WIC Nutrition Coordinator. The vendor must operate a Utah stocking facility, process orders through a SharePoint system, and deliver within five business days standard (three business days expedited for premature infant formulas). Individualized labeling per WIC participant with participant name, family identification number, product quantity, and health department designation is mandatory. A dedicated point of contact available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time with trained backup is required, with one-business-day response time on inquiries. Late delivery carries tiered penalties: ten percent for one business day late, twenty percent for two to five days late, thirty percent for six or more days late (December shipments waived if shipped within two business days of order receipt). Pricing is fixed for one year, with future increases capped at five percent plus documented wholesale increases. All products must maintain minimum three-month expiration on delivery; the vendor assumes liability for damaged or incorrect shipments requiring replacement within three business days.

Technical evaluation allocates 725 points (70% of total) across Scope of Work Alignment, Timely Delivery Plan, Demonstrated Experience (minimum two years required), Facility Quality Control, and Professional References, with a 65% minimum threshold (471.3 points) required to advance. Cost evaluation allocates 310.7 points (30% of total) using a comparative lowest-bid formula. Vendors must provide at least one completed reference form and certify compliance with Utah anti-boycott provisions and restrictions on forced labor and foreign technology. Commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate and workers' compensation insurance are mandatory. E-Verify participation is required. The State reserves the right to terminate without cause upon 30 days' written notice. Contract must be executed within 90 days of award.