MK27-105 WIC Pharmacy Services

The State of Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a single vendor to provide pharmacy services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for a five-year term from 2027 to 2032. The selected contractor will be responsible for the procurement, storage, and delivery of medical foods and formulas. Key operational requirements include maintaining a storage facility within Utah that adheres to government and industry temperature regulations and ensuring all orders are fulfilled by a Registered Pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination, with standard products required within five business days, premature infant products within three business days, and expedited requests delivered overnight. Products must be shipped in separate boxes per participant, labeled with the participant's name and family identification number, and must have an expiration date of at least three months from the delivery date. The award will be based on a weighted scoring system, with technical factors accounting for 70 percent and cost accounting for 30 percent. Vendors must pass an initial review of mandatory minimums, including certification, licensing, delivery coverage, and the maintenance of a Utah-based inventory. Pricing must be guaranteed for one year from the contract effective date. Administrative terms include a 30-day payment window following the receipt of a correct invoice and a 30-day inspection period for the agency to accept or reject goods. The contractor must also comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Utah-specific boycott and non-discrimination laws.