Pharmacy Services - Edmonton Institution for Women

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Pharmacy Services for the Edmonton Institution for Women.

Trade agreement:         This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.

Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has a requirement to provide prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals to inmates at Edmonton Institution for Women

Objectives:

a)        to provide Edmonton Institution for Women inmates quality pharmaceutical services to fulfill prescription medications. The Contractor providing the services must be a facility that is registered and licensed to provide such service in the province of Alberta and Alberta College of Pharmacy.

b)        To provide medication to inmates according to a variable Dosing System to dispense medication either monthly, weekly, or daily in a blister pack or for individual use. CSC must be able to dispense select medication from a Ward Stock, or blister pack, and the Contractor must provide the necessary medication accordingly.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery: Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of contract award to July 31, 2028.

File Number: 21120-26-5064103

Contracting Authority: Nadine Pike

E-mail: Nadine.Pike@csc-scc.gc.ca

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The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

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• None