PHS Pharmaceuticals UTC

The City of Columbus Public Health Department is establishing a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the procurement of a comprehensive list of Public Health Service (PHS) priced pharmaceuticals. The contract will run through December 31 2029 and will be awarded to a vendor that can supply the listed drugs on a cost‑plus/administrative‑fee basis, meet rapid 2‑3 day turn‑around delivery, and integrate pricing data into the City’s E‑Catalog system. Bidders must provide experience references, demonstrate Ohio business registration, and submit electronic proposals via the Columbus Vendor Services portal. • Scope: Supply of >150 individual pharmaceutical items (vaccines, antibiotics, antivirals, etc.) on an as‑needed basis under a blanket contract. • Delivery: FOB Destination, 2‑3 working‑day turnaround (ARO) required; delivery to 240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215. • Pricing: Cost‑plus or minus administrative fee percentage based on published PHS pricing; firm/fixed prices required. • Contract Length: Effective Jan 1 2027 through Dec 31 2029 (3 years). • Mandatory Documentation: Experience summary, four references, proof of Ohio good standing, electronic Q&A, price list/catalog login information, and E‑Catalog data fields. • Evaluation: Technical compliance, price competitiveness, ability to meet rapid delivery, and prior performance with similar public‑health contracts. • Submission: Electronic via Columbus Vendor Services portal; deadline 9/24/2026 3:00 PM. • Contact for questions: Ms. Joey Faber ([email protected]).