Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #MK27-105

Utah statewide WIC pharmacy services and specialty formula fulfillment

Utah is seeking a pharmacy provider to stock and deliver specialty nutrition products for its statewide WIC program. - Government buyer: State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. - Service requested: Maintain inventory at a Utah-based facility, receive orders through SharePoint, and fulfill and deliver products to Utah WIC clinics and, when required, participant residences. - Products: The cost sheet names 30 branded specialty formulas, medical foods, and nutrition supplements, including products under Alfamino, Boost, Neocate, Kate Farms, Pepticate, Compleat, EleCare, PurAmino, Nourish, Similac, Nutren, PediaSure, Liquigen, Beneprotein, Duocal, Polycal, and Pregestimil. Specific listed products are detailed in the line items below. - Key requirements: Orders must be overseen by a registered pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); standard delivery is within five business days and premature-infant products within three business days. Expedited delivery may be required. The provider must manage storage and product handling, back orders, returns, and replacement of damaged or incorrect items; delivery penalties may apply. - Pricing and experience: Vendors must price every cost-sheet item with shipping and handling included and demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience. Product quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Manufacturers: Product brands are named, but the solicitation does not separately identify corporate OEM or manufacturer names.

Description

The State of Utah is seeking a vendor to provide pharmacy services for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. The contractor will maintain inventory of medical foods and formulas at a Utah-based facility, receive orders through SharePoint, and package and deliver products to WIC clinics statewide. Delivery deadlines, product handling and replacement requirements, and order oversight by a registered pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy are specified. The contract term is five years, with pricing guaranteed for one year; the notice anticipates a single award to the highest-scoring responsive and responsible vendor.

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