Sole Source Notice: Oregon Wellness Program for Oregon Board of Pharmacy Licensees

The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is entering into a sole-source procurement with The Foundation for Medical Excellence for the Oregon Wellness Program, a mental health counseling service for pharmacy licensees, with a protest deadline of August 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

This is a direct award under Oregon Revised Statute 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule 125-247-0275, with no competitive solicitation. The Board's market research determined that The Foundation for Medical Excellence is the only provider offering the required combination of healthcare-experienced mental health professionals, absolute anonymity with zero cost to licensees, complete insulation from insurance reporting and licensing board oversight, and guaranteed 72-hour initial appointment access. The program operates as an urgent care model for acute mental health support in high-stress clinical environments.

The scope includes three therapy sessions annually per licensee, delivered confidentially by qualified healthcare professionals with appointment availability within 72 hours. The contract term is one year. The estimated annual contract value is $76,500, with pricing based on the number of eligible licensees.

The Oregon Wellness Program is already in use by the Oregon Medical Board, Oregon State Board of Nursing, and Oregon Board of Dentistry. Protests to the sole-source determination must be submitted by email to naomi.graham@bop.oregon.gov by August 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.