Tennessee Department of General Services #34401-99598

Tennessee Seeks Comprehensive Pharmacy Services for Intellectual Disability Facilities

The State of Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging is seeking a five-year contract for comprehensive pharmacy services for residents of Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID), and the Harold Jordan Center in Middle and West Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; incumbent vendor is Turenne Pharmed Co, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medications (scheduled drugs, OTC meds) - Purified protein derivative (PPD) solution for tuberculosis testing - Flu vaccines - Unit dose packaging (blister card format) - Monthly medication regimen reviews (per 42 CFR 483) - Medication administration record integration with Therap Services eMAR platform - Emergency/STAT medication delivery (24/7 availability) - Medication storage systems and emergency medication boxes - Controlled substance management and DEA-compliant destruction - Quarterly medication area inspections and clinical staff consultation - Electronic interface for medication and treatment information transmission - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maximum contract liability of $1,000,000 over five years (includes all drug costs and dispensing fees) - Compensation based on Average Wholesale Price (AWP) plus dispensing fees - Contractor responsible for eMAR technology integration and annual subscription costs - Strict compliance with federal and state regulations (HIPAA, Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, DEA) - No minimum volume guarantee; routine and emergency delivery required - Services must cover both residents and direct care/support staff for vaccines and PPD testing

Description

This solicitation is for Pharmacy Services for the Tennessee Department of General Services. The project involves providing pharmacy services for residents of Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in the Middle and West Tennessee region, including Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID), community group homes, and the Harold Jordan Center. The contract includes provisions for medication dispensing, medication review as required by federal regulations, and billing to appropriate Medicare Part D, TennCare Medicaid, or State of Tennessee programs. The maximum contract liability is $1,000,000 for a five-year period, covering all drug costs and dispensing fees.

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