NOTICE of MMCAP Infuse RFP 32145 - Pharmaceutical and OTC Prod.

MMCAP Infuse, a governmental cooperative purchasing organization, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) 32145 for pharmaceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) products serving state and local government facilities across the United States. The procurement seeks proposals from manufacturers and suppliers to provide a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical and OTC products to be ordered through and delivered by contracted pharmaceutical wholesalers. Vendors are required to submit detailed product information including NDC, SKU, UPC, generic and trade descriptions, strength, dosage form, and packaging, with proposal submissions due on March 15, 2023, at 2:00 pm Central Time. The RFP evaluation criteria include agreement to fixed pricing, compliance with administrative fee and reporting requirements, electronic data interchange communication, and offering a 3% administrative fee. MMCAP Infuse reserves the right to make sole or multi-awards per drug, strength, and pack size based on factors such as formulations, packaging needs, and product availability. The contract is set to become effective on July 1, 2023, with incumbent vendors required to refresh their products and pricing annually through this RFP process.

The RFP provides preferences for Minnesota-certified targeted group/economically disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned businesses, creating opportunities for diverse vendors. The procurement allows both incumbent generic vendors and new generic, OTC, or branded manufacturers to participate, with no strict limitations on vendor type beyond standard pharmaceutical industry licensing requirements. Vendors must maintain appropriate licenses, permits, and registrations and comply with good manufacturing practices. The contract will cover an extensive membership network including approved states, government units, and other entities that have executed a membership agreement. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the RFP suggests significant potential contract value across multiple product categories. Vendors will be notified of award decisions by May 15, 2023, and must be prepared to integrate with MMCAP Infuse's existing ePro submission platform and electronic data interchange systems.