Secure Printing Controlled Substance Prescription Pads

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is seeking a vendor to produce and distribute secure Schedule II (CII) Prescription Forms through RFP No. 515-25-0004. The procurement requires printing approximately 700 prescription pads monthly with extensive security features, including blue overlay, control numbers, state seal, thermochromic ink, and multiple anti-counterfeiting measures. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in secure printing, physical and data security, and precise production and shipping procedures. The initial contract term is one year, commencing September 1, 2025, with potential for four optional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria will heavily weight quality factors at 90%, with pricing representing the remaining 10% of the scoring methodology. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2025, with proposal responses due by June 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT. Successful respondents must provide firm fixed pricing, with a maximum 7% price escalation permitted during optional renewal periods.

The procurement includes a significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirement, with a specific HUB goal of 26.0% for this contract. Prime contractors must submit a detailed HUB Subcontracting Plan, demonstrating strategies to engage economically disadvantaged businesses and Texas certified HUB vendors, particularly within the Class/Item 966-16 continuous form printing category. Contractors will be required to submit monthly compliance reports and seek approval for any subcontracting plan modifications. The contract will be funded through fees collected from prescribers via the Texas.gov online application, with TSBP paying invoices for actual forms printed. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the vendor will be selected based on providing the best value to the state, considering factors of security, reliability, and comprehensive prescription pad production capabilities. Vendors must also comply with various state certifications, including background check requirements, drug-free workplace policies, and specific state-mandated certifications related to COVID-19, firearm entity non-discrimination, and energy company engagement.