Opportunity
Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP 138
Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Services for Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
RFP 138
NAICS
621511
This opportunity seeks a qualified provider for comprehensive pharmaceutical services at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, a 25-bed acute care mental health facility in Waterbury, Vermont. - Government Buyer: - Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department of Mental Health - Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive pharmaceutical services for a 25-bed psychiatric hospital - Pharmacy operations (medication procurement, dispensing, inventory management) - Clinical participation in patient care and interdisciplinary teams - Quality improvement initiatives - Leadership functions (chairing Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, antibiotic stewardship) - On-site licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians required - Regulatory compliance with state and federal standards - Language assistance services as needed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to state and federal compliance standards - Affirmative steps for small and minority businesses per 2 C.F.R. 200.321 - On-site staffing by licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians - Emphasis on quality improvement and leadership in pharmacy operations - Place of Performance: - Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, 166 Horseshoe Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-20110
Description
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) of Vermont is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies to provide pharmaceutical services to the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH). The VPCH is a 25-bed acute care hospital dedicated to mental health treatment and recovery. The contract period is three years with an option to renew for up to two additional years, anticipated to start in November 2026. The procurement is funded by a combination of state and federal funds, and bidders must comply with applicable federal requirements.