Arkansas Department of Human Services

The buyer is seeking a contractor to provide pharmacy services for its facilities. The services include medication dispensing, delivery, and management. The contractor must implement an electronic system interfacing with the buyer's health records. Services are to be provided 24/7 with regular deliveries and emergency support. The contractor will also assist with medication reviews and staff education.

• 10/21/2024 - Public Notice of RFP
• 10/25/2024 - Deadline for Receipt of Written Questions
• 11/6/2024 - Response to Written Questions
• 11/20/2024 - Proposal Opening Date and Time
• 11/20/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 2/7/2025 - Intent to Award Announcement Posted
• 5/1/2025 - Contract Start Date

• Registered to do business in Arkansas
• Certified/Licensed in Arkansas to dispense medication
• Minimum 5 years experience dispensing pharmaceuticals in similar settings

• Provide unit dose medication dispensing with blister pack system
• Dispense scheduled and OTC medications as ordered by healthcare professionals
• Provide compounded medications or arrange orders with another provider
• Implement computer system interfacing with facility electronic health records
• Deliver medications up to 3 times daily, including urgent/emergency orders
• Provide 24/7 pharmacy services for urgent medication needs
• Monitor ordering and receiving of medications for accuracy and timeliness
• Implement bar-code system to reduce medication dispensing errors
• Process prior authorizations for medications
• Assist with pharmacy consultant reviews and educate nursing staff