Pharmacy Equipment and Services

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health in Austin, Texas. Central Health is seeking a sales catalog and competitive pricing discounts off list price for automated pharmacy dispensing equipment, other pharmacy equipment, and related services. The purpose is to secure equipment and services for the Austin and Travis County area from various manufacturers and distributors beyond existing cooperative contract participants. The proposed contract term is five years. Proposals are due on April 4, 2024, and Central Health may award one or more contracts based on the proposals received. The RFP requests proposed discounts off catalog pricing for various pharmacy equipment categories, as well as hourly labor rates for installation, training, and troubleshooting services. Vendors must be authorized resellers and able to provide warranty, repair, parts, and training support. Central Health will evaluate proposals based on the completeness of the response, proposed discounts, service capabilities, and references.

The RFP is open to all qualified vendors and does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendors or contractors are not listed. The RFP also does not provide a specific budget range or award value; however, the competitive pricing discounts off list price for the required pharmacy equipment and services will be a key factor in the evaluation and award decision.