Pharmacy Services

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) and Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) are seeking a single contractor to provide comprehensive pharmacy services across multiple healthcare facilities. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for pharmacy services that will include operating an on-site pharmacy at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna and providing pharmaceutical services to DHCI, Public Health Clinics, School-Based Health Centers, Family Planning Services, and the Delaware Immunization Program. Bidders must submit detailed cost sheets for each contract year and program area, covering in-house and off-site pharmacy options, with costs including personnel, contract services, travel, supplies, equipment, training, pharmacy management systems, administrative costs, and implementation. The RFP requires contractors to utilize 340B pricing, maintain all necessary state licenses and certifications, and provide all staff, equipment, transportation, and supplies for pharmacy operations. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 3, 2025, proposal submissions due by May 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, and an estimated award notification of May 30, 2025, with services beginning August 1, 2025.

The contract will be a fixed fee arrangement with an initial three-year term and potential optional renewals that could extend the total contract period to ten years. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFP mandates cyber liability insurance coverage ranging from $2 million to $100 million per occurrence based on the number of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) records managed. Contractors must be prepared to handle complex medical orders, including detailed medication management, monitoring protocols, and precise treatment guidelines as evidenced by the attached medical order documentation. The pharmaceutical services will require extensive coordination across multiple healthcare programs and facilities, suggesting a need for sophisticated pharmacy management capabilities. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-year contract structure indicate a significant procurement opportunity for a qualified pharmacy services provider with robust operational capabilities and extensive healthcare service experience.