Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018122

Statewide Pharmacy Consulting Services for Minnesota Veterans Homes

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking a single qualified vendor to provide comprehensive pharmacy consulting services for all eight Minnesota Veterans Homes across the state. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) - Chief Procurement Administrator: Shambrie Lesniak - Oversight by the State of Minnesota Commissioner of Administration - Scope of Services: - Pharmacy consulting services for residents and staff at Veterans Homes in Minneapolis, Hastings, Luverne, Fergus Falls, Silver Bay, Montevideo, Preston, and Bemidji - Initial on-site visits and orientation for clinical and administrative staff - Evaluation of operational and regulatory needs, with development of site-specific action plans - Monthly and quarterly drug regimen reviews by licensed pharmacists - Documentation and communication of findings, including quarterly home-specific and system-wide reporting - Review and development of pharmacy-related policies and procedures - Compliance evaluations, including infection prevention and controlled substance management - Participation in clinical and regulatory committees - Clinical assessments (e.g., Tardive Dyskinesia, AIMS), medication pass observations, medication room audits, targeted drug regimen reviews, and medication safety/quality improvement initiatives - Additional pharmacy-related projects as requested - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must demonstrate capacity to meet all requirements, including Minnesota Board of Pharmacy licensure - Compliance with robust IT security, data protection, supply chain security certifications, and insurance coverage - Adherence to accessibility, affirmative action, workforce and equal pay certification, and diverse spend reporting - Strict compliance with Minnesota state contracting terms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open to qualified pharmacy consulting providers - Contract Structure: - Anticipated contract term is from July 2026 through June 2028, with options to extend up to three additional years - Annual pricing and cost proposals required - Place of Performance: - All eight Minnesota Veterans Homes statewide - Unique Aspects: - Single-vendor statewide contract - Emphasis on regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and quality improvement - Comprehensive reporting and committee participation required

Description

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking a vendor to provide pharmacy consulting services to residents and staff across all eight Minnesota Veterans Homes located in Minneapolis, Hastings, Luverne, Fergus Falls, Silver Bay, Montevideo, Preston, and Bemidji. The goal is to have a single vendor provide these services statewide. The scope includes initial on-site visits, drug regimen reviews, reporting, policy review, compliance evaluations, committee participation, clinical assessments, and additional pharmacy-related projects as requested. The contract term is anticipated from July 2026 through June 2028, with options to extend.

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