Subject:
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Rejection of the sole proposal received for requirements of Indigent Health Pharmacy Services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the rejection of the sole proposal received for requirements of Indigent Health Pharmacy Services.
• Rejection of sole proposal due to lack of competition.
• This contract provides eligible clients quality, cost effective, and geographically accessible pharmacy services.
• Staff will directly contact and solicit firms with the potential to provide these services to entice greater competition; a new solicitation is in process for re-advertisement.
• The current contract is effective through September 30, 2020 and will be extended to allow for transition of services to a new contract once in place.
Contract No. 190-0147-P(LN) with an estimated annual expenditure of $5M and a total cumulative value of $25M of over five (5) years.Body
Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need.
Summary:
This request is to reject the sole submittal received for the requirements of Indigent Health Pharmacy Services for lack of competition. Following staff review, a new solicitation will be re-advertised. Invited firms indicated they were unable to provide responses to the RFP when advertised.
Background/Explanation:
On February 6, 2020, the Purchasing/Risk Management Division, on behalf of Human Services, released an RFP for Indigent Health Pharmacy Services.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve rejection of the proposals is granted under Code Section 2-188 (c).
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Health Care Administrator, Health and Human Services
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management, Administrative Services Department
Partners:
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Attachments:
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