RFGA2027-005 AIDS Drug Assistance Program Contract Pharmacy

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is seeking a qualified pharmacy to serve as an ordering, packaging, dispensing, and shipping agent for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). This grant aims to support the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related conditions by providing selected medications to eligible recipients statewide. The award is for a five-year period, with approximately $1,250,000 available each grant year to support an estimated annual fulfillment of 60,000 medications. The selected grantee must maintain a brick-and-mortar retail pharmacy within 50 miles of the ADHS office in central Phoenix and possess at least three years of experience providing pharmacy services in Arizona. The scope of work requires the grantee to manage medication distribution through mail-order operations and designated pick-up sites, with the specific capability to provide unit dose blister packaging. The grantee must maintain a program-identifiable inventory and provide monthly reconciliation reports categorized by National Drug Code, manufacturer, and cost. Compliance requirements include adhering to Arizona State Board of Pharmacy guidelines, HIPAA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Evaluation is based on narrative responses regarding grant requirements, applicant experience, and implementation plans, as well as the submitted budget workbook. The state reserves the right to award grants to multiple applicants to ensure service needs are met.