Renewal Notice - LaSalle Pharmacy

This is a renewal notice for a contract between the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and Enloe Drugs, LLC to provide 24/7 pharmacy services at the Illinois Veterans' Home in LaSalle, Illinois. The initial contract was signed in Fiscal Year 2020 with options to be renewed for a total of 5 years. This is the 4th renewal, which shall begin on 6/8/24 and run through 6/7/25. The contractor must provide a calendar cycle refills system, medication carts with security features, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The total estimated cost for the one-year renewal period is $464,442. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the Invitation for Bid process. No unsuccessful bidders were reported for this renewal.

The related Utilization Plan (U-Plan) outlines the requirements for bidders to demonstrate their utilization of certified Minority, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise (BEP) vendors and certified Veteran Business Program (VBP) vendors to meet the contract-specific participation goal, which is established as a percentage of the total contract value. Bidders must either meet the goal through subcontracting, request a full or partial waiver and demonstrate Good Faith Efforts, or self-perform as a certified BEP/VBP vendor. No further details are provided about pricing, set-asides, funding sources, or the incumbent contractor.