Sheltered Market- BPCSS PMP Data Collection IFB

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for prescription data collection services for the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). The selected vendor will be responsible for collecting controlled substance records and other drugs of interest dispensed to Illinois citizens by retail and mail order pharmacies, performing pharmacy reporting compliance, providing ad-hoc reports, and maintaining an electronic portal for data collection oversight. The initial contract term is 4 years, with an option to renew for an additional 4-year term, for a maximum total term of 10 years. IDHS will not compensate the vendor for travel, lodging, or meal expenses, and the vendor must meet certain security requirements regarding data protection, incident reporting, and compliance with State IT policies. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This is a Sheltered Market solicitation, meaning only prime and subcontractors registered with the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) in NIGP Code 92022 - Data Processing; Data Preparation and Processing Services will be considered. The BEP participation goal is set at 100% of the contract value. Bidders must submit a completed BEP Utilization Plan demonstrating how they will meet this goal through self-performance or subcontracting with BEP certified firms. The incumbent vendor for this contract is Logicoy, Inc., who was awarded a 4-year contract with a total value of $384,000.00. No other budget or award information is provided.