EMERGENCY NOTICE: FY27 IVHC Pharmacy Services

The State of Illinois, Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing an emergency procurement for comprehensive pharmacy services to support the Illinois Veterans Home‑Chicago, a 200‑bed long‑term skilled nursing facility. The contractor must provide 24/7/365 medication dispensing, refill on demand, secure medication carts with narcotic lock boxes, and a full suite of pharmacy consulting services. The scope includes brand‑name, generic, over‑the‑counter dispensing, and associated consulting fees for pharmacists and registered nurses. This is an open‑market, emergency‑type solicitation (Type Code 40) with an informal bid flag, meaning vendors can submit informal quotations without a formal electronic quote process. • 24‑hour, 365‑day pharmacy dispensing and refill service • Provision of secure medication carts with narcotic lock boxes • Inclusion of brand‑name, generic, OTC items plus pharmacist and RN consulting fees • Open‑market emergency procurement (no small‑business set‑aside) • Primary contact is Robin Webster, Purchaser for the Illinois DVA.