Opportunity
City of Columbus #RFQ033595
Columbus Public Health seeks Universal Term Contract for PHS-priced pharmaceuticals
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
RFQ033595
NAICS
424210
The City of Columbus Public Health Department is seeking bids for a Universal Term Contract to supply a wide range of pharmaceuticals at Public Health Service (PHS) pricing plus a fixed administrative fee. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbus, Public Health Department - Office: PHS Pharmaceuticals UTC - Products Requested: - Broad selection of pharmaceuticals, including vaccines, antibiotics, prescription drugs, and contraceptives - Representative products include: - Vaccines: Fluarix Quadrivalent, FluLaval Quadrivalent, FluMist Quadrivalent, Fluzone, Fluzone High Dose, Fluzone Quadrivalent, Gardasil 9, HAVRIX, Heplisav-B, Hiberix, Infanrix, IPV-Ipol, Kinrix, Menactra, MenQuadfi, MMR II, MMRV Proquad, Moderna COVID-19, Pfizer COVID-19, Pneumovax23, PREVNAR 13, PREVNAR 20, ProQuad, Rotarix, RotaTeq, Shingrix, TDVAX, Tenivac, Twinrix, Vaqta, Varivax, Vaxelis - Antibiotics: Azithromycin, Ceftriaxone, Doxycycline, Gentamicin, Levofloxacin, Linezolid, Metronidazole, Moxifloxacin, Rifabutin, Rifampin - Other pharmaceuticals: Aciclovir, Cetirizine, Diphenhydramine, Ibuprofen, Imiquimod, Isoniazid, Levonorgestrel, Lidocaine, Myambutol, Nitrofurantoin, Norethindrone, Omeprazole, Pretomanid, Pyrazinamide, Vitamin B6, Prenatal vitamins - Contraceptives: Kyleena IUD, Mirena IUD, Nexplanon, MP Paragard T 380A, SPRINTEC 28-Day - All products identified by NDC numbers; quantities are not specified - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must be first-tier wholesalers or manufacturers - Notable OEMs based on NDCs and product names likely include: GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, Merck, Pfizer, Moderna, Bayer, Teva, Mylan, and others - Unique Requirements: - Bidders must supply pharmaceuticals at PHS cost plus a fixed administrative fee - Delivery required within 2-3 working days - Bidders must provide references and demonstrate experience with similar contracts - Estimated annual spend is approximately $125,000 - Option for a one-year contract extension - Pricing adjustments allowed with notice; contract may be cancelled if price increases exceed 15% - Compliance with equal opportunity and diversity regulations required - Period of Performance: - Contract runs through December 31, 2029, with a possible one-year extension
Description
This solicitation is issued by the City of Columbus, Columbus Public Health Department for the provision of pharmaceuticals under a universal term contract. The contract duration extends through December 31, 2029. Bidders must demonstrate experience and provide references to support their ability to fulfill the contract requirements. The delivery location is 240 S. Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA. The bid response due date is September 24, 2026.