Outpatient Prescription Medication Services

The County of Orange Health Care Agency is seeking proposals for Outpatient Prescription Medication Services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP No. 042-2820702-TR) targeting qualified firms capable of providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services. The procurement covers the supply of approved drugs, intravenous solutions, biologicals, and pharmaceutical supplies to County facilities, with specific requirements including 30-day medication supplies, generic equivalent utilization, and unit-dose packaging meeting CMS standards. Respondents must demonstrate at least five years of consecutive experience developing and implementing Outpatient Prescription Medication Services Systems. The proposal evaluation will be conducted in two phases, with a total of 600 available points distributed across four key areas: firm background and experience (175 points), key personnel and staffing (150 points), work plan quality and effectiveness (125 points), and additional compliance factors. Critical dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on June 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm via MS Teams, with final proposals due electronically on July 16, 2025, at 4:00 pm through the County's online bidding system.

The procurement includes preferences for Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with specific certification requirements for these designations. Respondents are limited to 45 single-sided pages in their proposal and must provide comprehensive details about their company, proposed team, and service delivery approach. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-fee arrangement with no price increases permitted during the first year, and the initial term is set for three calendar years with potential renewal options for two additional years, subject to County Board of Supervisors' approval. The contractor will be responsible for all third-party billing, including Medi-Cal, private pay, and insurance, and must maintain rigorous record-keeping and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-year contract structure suggest a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.