South Dakota State University Student Pharmacy

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an external pharmaceutical partner to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services exclusively to its student population through the pharmacy located in the Miller Wellness Center on the Brookings campus. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires the selected vendor to manage a pharmacy that will serve enrolled students by dispensing prescriptions and over-the-counter medications within the Student Health and Counseling Clinic. Key deliverables include maintaining appropriate operational hours, managing inventory, utilizing existing facility infrastructure, and developing a pricing strategy that keeps medication costs affordable for students. The RFP emphasizes a revenue proposal that includes a facility use fee paid to SDSU and competitive pricing for medications. Proposals are due by May 20, 2024, at 10:00am CDT, with an anticipated award decision on May 31, 2024. The initial contract term will span approximately five years from June 22, 2024, to June 21, 2029, with potential for up to five one-year renewal extensions. Evaluation criteria will prioritize proposals offering the most advantageous student pricing and strongest financial return to the University.

The procurement opportunity appears open to pharmaceutical service providers without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Offerors must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating compliance with various certifications, including non-discrimination statements and proof of insurance coverage. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the RFP indicates the pharmacy will operate within existing SDSU infrastructure in the Miller Wellness Center. Potential vendors must be prepared to integrate seamlessly with the Student Health and Counseling Clinic's operations and demonstrate capabilities for serving a student-specific population. No explicit budget range or award value is specified in the provided documents, but the requirement for a revenue proposal suggests financial considerations will be a significant evaluation factor. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Karen Bravek at Karen.Bravek@sdstate.edu, with all questions and responses to be published on the state's e-procurement system to ensure transparency and equal access to information for all potential bidders.