SS BPCSS Pharmacy ATP Supplies

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is procuring packaging supplies to maintain the Automatic Tablet Packager (ATP) medication repackaging machines used in all DHS facility pharmacies statewide. DHS intends to award a one-year sole source contract to Parata/The Chudy Group from August 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 for the purchase of specialized packaging materials, such as plastic packaging and ribbons, that are required for the proprietary ATP machines. DHS has invested over $3.5 million in these ATP machines over the past 5 years, and the requested supplies are the only ones approved by the vendor for use in the machines. Failure to obtain these supplies would jeopardize the operation of the machines and the safe distribution of medications to DHS residents. The sole source contract is not to exceed $325,000, and DHS has negotiated a 10% discount on the supplies due to the prior investment in the equipment.

This is a sole source procurement, as DHS has determined that the requested supplies are only available from Parata/The Chudy Group and that no compatible alternatives exist. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as this is a sole source procurement with a single qualified vendor. The current incumbent vendor is Parata/The Chudy Group, as they are the sole provider of the specialized packaging materials required for the ATP machines. The funding source and budget range for this procurement are not explicitly stated in the provided documents.