EMERGENCY EXTENSION 2: IVHL Pharmacy Services

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Background The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is extending an emergency contract for pharmacy services at the LaSalle Home, a skilled nursing facility for veterans. The extension is necessary to ensure continuity of pharmaceutical services while transitioning from the current vendor, JHC Acquisition, LLC d/b/a Omnicare of Northern Illinois, to a new vendor following a competitive procurement process. The original contract was established due to the lack of an on-site pharmacy and the urgent need for medication delivery to residents. Work Details The contractor will provide complete pharmacy services, including: - 24/7 medication refills - Delivery of pharmaceuticals six days a week - Maintenance of medication carts with security locks. Specific deliverables include: - Four HIPAA-compliant fax machines for nurse stations - Eight medication carts and treatment carts containing topicals and ointments - A comprehensive in-service program for staff training. The contractor must also provide convenience boxes approved by the Illinois Veterans’ Home Pharmacy Advisory Committee at no charge until used. Period of Performance The extension period is from January 14, 2026, to April 13, 2026. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at the Illinois Veterans' Home located at 1015 O'Conor Avenue, LaSalle, IL 61301. Bidder Requirements The current vendor has indicated that they cannot subcontract any part of the contract due to exclusive agreements with suppliers and concerns regarding patient safety and continuity of care. There are no specific set-aside certifications mentioned for this contract.