Award
State of Utah Division of Purchasing MK24-70
Pharmacy Point of Sale System
Recipient
OptumRX, Inc.
Award Amount
$41,279,222.00
Ceiling
$41,279,222.00
Awarded
June 14, 2024
Identifier
MK24-70
The State of Utah, through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), awarded a contract to OptumRX, Inc. for a comprehensive pharmacy benefits management system and pharmacy point-of-sale system. The contract, with a value of approximately $41.28 million, is for eight years and includes system implementation, real-time pharmacy claim adjudication, clinical services support, prior authorization, drug rebate administration, and call center services. The system must be CMS-certified, compliant with federal and state laws, and integrate with Utah's PRISM system. The award was based on a competitive RFP process, evaluating technical scores, demonstration performance, and cost, with OptumRX, Inc. scoring the highest and meeting all mandatory requirements. The contract start date is targeted for July 2024, with a go-live date on or before March 1, 2025.
Description
The State of Utah awarded a contract to provide DHHS with a pharmacy benefits solution. The contract is for eight years and includes providing a pharmacy benefit administration information system that is CMS-certified and compliant with federal and state laws. The awarded vendor is OptumRX, Inc., selected as the highest-scoring responsive and responsible proposal. The contract includes system implementation, point of sale claims management, clinical services support, prior authorization, drug rebate administration, and call center services. The contract is expected to start by July 2024 with a go-live date on or before March 1, 2025.