The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), STD/HIV Program, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified proposers to provide Pharmacy Benefits Management services through a comprehensive network of pharmacies, to eligible clients residing in all 64 parishes in Louisiana.

The STD/HIV Program is responsible for coordinating the state’s response to the STD/HIV epidemics including the management of the Ryan White Part B funded Louisiana AIDS Drug Assistance Program. The RFP is available below and at http://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubMain.cfm

 

All proposals must be received at the below physical address by 4 p.m. CT, on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.  Proposals received after this time will not be eligible for consideration.  Proposer shall submit one (1) original hard copy (the Certification Statement must have original signature signed in ink), five (5) duplicate hard copies, and   one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB flash drive) of the entire proposal.    Proposer shall also submit one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB flash drive) of its Redacted Proposal, if applicable.    All electronic copies must be searchable.  No facsimile or emailed proposals will be accepted. The cost proposal and financial statements shall be submitted separately from the technical proposal; however, for mailing purposes, all packages may be shipped in one container.

 

Proposals must be submitted via U.S. mail, courier or hand delivered to:

 

If courier mail or hand delivered:

Capucinca Harris-Roberts, RFP Coordinator

Louisiana Department of Health

Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program

1450 Poydras Street, Suite 2136

New Orleans, LA  70112

 

If delivered via US Mail:

Capucinca Harris-Roberts, RFP Coordinator

Louisiana Department of Health

Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program

1450 Poydras Street, Suite 2136

New Orleans, LA  70112

 

This announcement does not commit the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals.  The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Public Health (OPH) reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, all proposals submitted and/or to cancel this announcement.  Any contract awarded shall be based upon the proposal most advantageous to LDH, OPH, cost and other factors considered.  All contracts are subject to the availability of funds.