Specialty Pharmacy Management

The University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) with Solicitation Number UCHC-176114934 seeking qualified specialty pharmacy service consultants to provide comprehensive operational support for their specialty pharmacy service line. The procurement aims to enhance patient care and drive continued growth through strategic consulting services covering core operational components including workflow optimization, accreditation processes, payer access, LDD access, and clinical operations. Potential vendors must submit detailed proposals that include all applicable State bid forms, a completed Excel spreadsheet, and a redlined or accepted Standard Contract. The solicitation period runs from September 13, 2023, to October 24, 2023, with a specific vendor Q&A window from September 13 to September 19, 2023. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Margaret Roy by the October 24, 2023, deadline at 2:00 PM EDT. Consultants are expected to work closely with UConn Health to develop strategies that improve the specialty pharmacy service line's efficiency and patient outcomes. The RFP requires vendors to demonstrate expertise in pharmacy management, operational consulting, and healthcare service optimization.

The RFP is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, and the solicitation does not provide details about existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration. The document does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or pricing structure, leaving financial terms open for vendor specification. Delivery terms are defined as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. While the RFP does not outline specific evaluation criteria beyond the required documentation, it suggests that proposals will be assessed based on the vendor's ability to support UConn Health's strategic objectives for the specialty pharmacy service line. The contact for this procurement is Margaret Roy at UConn Health Center, located at 16 Munson Road, Farmington, CT 06030, who can be reached via email at mroy@uchc.edu or by phone at 860-679-1988.