This contract awards a three‑year pharmaceutical consulting agreement to Gorospe Solutions LLC for the California Department of Industrial Relations (Division of Workers’ Compensation). The consultant will provide expertise on the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS), support the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, respond to inquiries, and deliver quarterly and monthly deliverables. The total funded amount for the base period is $332,000, with an optional fourth‑year extension of $83,000. The solicitation required a licensed California pharmacist, at least five years of relevant experience, and strict confidentiality handling. Proposals were due August 3 2026, and the intent‑to‑award was posted August 19 2026.
• Scope: kickoff analysis, ongoing P&T support, inquiry handling, MTUS expert advice, quarterly meetings.
• Budget: $332k (first three years) + optional $83k renewal; cost evaluated on a points‑based system with a 30‑point cost component.
• Requirements: 5 + years pharma/formulary experience, California pharmacist license, Medi‑Cal familiarity, data‑analysis, economic analysis, confidentiality compliance.
• Timeline: RFP posted July 7 2026, questions due July 14 2026, proposals due August 3 2026, intent‑to‑award August 19 2026, contract period 36 months (optional 12‑month renewal).
• Procurement: Full and open competition, secondary formal RFP, no set‑aside, award to a single vendor.