COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISIONS OF PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

It is the intention of these specifications to provide prospective proposers with the requirements for providing Pharmaceutical Services to the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center and Juvenile Detention Center.

Project Details

• Reference ID: CC-26-226
• Department: Office of Adult Corrections and Youth Services
• Department Head: Mark Cranston (Warden)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-08-04T14:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-08-11T14:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-07-28T15:00:00.000Z — Adult Corrections Center / Warden's Conference Room 1 Apple Orchard Road & US 130 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Please email guida.silva@co.middlesex.nj.us to confirm attendance. There shall be no more than three (3) attendees from each vendor at this meeting.

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical Requirements (30 pts) —
  1. Does the vendor’s proposal demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope of work and related objectives?
  2. Is the proposal complete and responsive to the County’s specific requirements?
  3. Has past performance and experience of the vendor’s proposed methodology been documented?
  4. Are letters of support provided?
  5. Is a workflow provided?
  6. Are the described technology and techniques innovative and current?
  7. Are insurance, warranties, or guarantees provided?
  8. Are licenses, registrations wot Federal & State authorities applicable to pharmacy services been provided?
• Experience and Qualifications (25 pts) —
  1. Has past performance and experience of the vendor’s proposed methodology been documented?
  2. Proposer provided proof of at least five (5) years’ experience providing pharmacy services for Correctional Facilities similar in size (800 plus beds)
  3. Has a list of current contracts of similar size to Middlesex County?
  4. Have resumes been provided for all applicable personnel?
• Management Criteria (5 pts) —
  1. Is there a management plan provided that meets the County’s needs?
  2. To what extent does the vendor rely on in- house resources vs. contracted resources?
  3. Do the proposed managers, who would be responsible for the contract,  have previous experience in similar positions within a correctional facility?
  4. Does the proposer have sufficient financial resources to meet its obligations according to the proposal?
• Litigation History (10 pts) —
  1. Does the proposal include a list of any past or current proceedings by federal or state regulatory agencies?
  2. Does the proposal include a list of any material judgments, arbitrations, investigations or claims threatened against or affecting the business, its financial condition or its assets which may alter the terms and conditions of its proposal to the County?
• Cost (30 pts) —
  1. Relative cost: How does the cost compare to other similarly scored proposals?
  2. Full explanation: Is the price and its component charges, fees, etc., adequately explained or documented?
  3. Reasonableness and completeness of proposed budget.

Submission Requirements

• PROPOSAL (required) —

  The proposal shall be submitted in the following format:

  1. The identity, phone number, fax number, and email of the person preparing the proposal.
  2. Summary of qualifications
  3. Summary of experience
  4. Names and experience of the individuals who will be responsible for managing this contract, including those who will be participating in ongoing operational meetings
  5. Required Forms
  6. Preliminary implementation plan
  7. Scope of Work (including a list of exceptions and/or proposed additions to the scope of work, including explanation)

  Note: Pricing for Top 50 Drugs by Utilization, Pricing for Top 50 Drugs by Spend, and Dispensing Fee should be entered in the Proposal Sheet Section.

• STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE (required) —

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE BELOW DOCUMENT, COMPLETE, AND UPLOAD WITH YOUR SUBMISSION.

• NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT —

  PLEASE COMPLETE AND UPLOAD THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT.

  YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE OPTION OF ONLINE NOTARIZATION OR MANUAL NOTARIZATION WHEN RESPONDING.

• NOTICE OF EXCEPTIONS (required) —

  THIS FORM SHOULD BE USED TO IDENTIFY OR EQUAL PRODUCT OR RECYCLED PRODUCT INFORMATION. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE BELOW DOCUMENT, COMPLETE, AND UPLOAD WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.

• PRICE CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE (required) —

  PROPOSER SHALL COMPLETE THIS CERTIFICATION AND SUBMIT WITH THE BID. NOTE: BIDDERS SIGNATURE ON THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT THE PRICES ENTERED ON THE BID SHEET ARE CORRECT

• PROPOSAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST (required) —

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE, AND UPLOAD THE BELOW DOCUMENT WITH YOUR BID.

• CORPORATE RESOLUTION —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE BELOW DOCUMENT, COMPLETE, SIGN, AND UPLOAD WITH YOUR BID.

• BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE. A SAMPLE HAS BEEN PROVIDED. IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY APPLIED AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR BRC, YOU CAN OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE ONLINE BY VISITING THE FOLLOWING SITE:

   https://www1.state.nj.us/TYTR_BRC/servlet/common/BRCLogin

  REGISTRATION FOR A BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE CAN BE DONE HERE: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/busregcert.shtml

  BE ADVISED THE DATE OF REGISTRATION MUST BE BEFORE THE BID DUE DATE.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL

• CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, IF APPLICABLE. A SAMPLE HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL

• W-9 —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR W-9.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL.

  A link to download a W-9 form is provided for your convenience. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

   

• ADA COMPLIANCE FORM —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD, SIGN, AND DATE THE BELOW FORM.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL

• DISCLOSURE OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE, SIGN, AND DATE THE BELOW FORM.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL

• DISCLOSURE OF PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• EEO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE NOTICE AND CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYEE INFORMATION REPORT —

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE, SIGN, AND DATE THE BELOW FORM. IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO EITHER QUESTION IN SECTION A, PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE APPROVAL FORM (SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYEE INFORMATION REPORT IS AVAILABLE BELOW).

  IF YOU ANSWERED “NO” TO BOTH QUESTIONS, PLEASE GO TO www.state.nj.usreasury/contract_compliance, COMPLETE THE AA-302 FORM, SUBMIT IT TO THE STATE AS REQUIRED, AND UPLOAD A COPY OF THE FORM WITH PROOF OF PAID FEE.

  NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN AWARDED A CONTRACT BY THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYEE INFORMATION REPORT.

  THE BELOW DOCUMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL.

• CERTIFICATION OF NON-DEBARMENT —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE, SIGN, AND DATE THE BELOW FORM.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL

• WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT (required) —

  PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU WILL COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT.

• EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION FORM (required) —

  PROPOSER SHALL CERTIFY, ON THE EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION FORM, THAT THEY CONTROL OR HAVE ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO DO THE REQUIRED WORK, IF AWARDED THE CONTRACT.

• FTA LOBBYING CERTIFICATION —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE, SIGN, AND DATE THE BELOW FORM.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL

• STANDARD FORM - LLL DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITES —

  REQUIRED BEFORE AWARD

  If any funds other than Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for making lobbying contracts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit this form.

  If you do not engage in any lobbying activities, please check the appropriate box on this form, sign, date it.

  THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT, HOWEVER IN THE INTEREST OF TIME, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL

• REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER CARES ACT (required) —

  Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

• AGING QUESTIONS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT A - ADDITIONAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT B - STATEMENT OF ADEQUACY OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT C - ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• NOTICE ADVISORY REGARDING PROPOSAL —

  Please complete if other parties should be advised of notices relevant to proposal.

• AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION —

  Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option will be provided for you when responding.

• CERTIFICATION OF STATUS / ACCREDITATION —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• DATA ON PROFESSIONAL STAFF —

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• FISCAL DATA —

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• GENERAL AGENCY INFORMATION - OFFICE OF AGING —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• NONDISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• REFERENCES AND EXPERIENCE —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• SUB GRANT AGREEMENT —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - MCMAP —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - RESPITE —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• GENERAL AGENCY INFORMATION - CHILDREN'S SERVICES —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT B - PROGRAM PROFILE —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT C - GOAL - OBJECTIVE - OUTCOME - EVALUATION METHOD FORM —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT D1 - EXPENSE SUMMARY —

  Please download, complete, and upload the form below.

• ATTACHMENT D2 - PERSONNEL SUMMARY —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT D3 - CONTRACT EXPENSE DETAIL —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ATTACHMENT D4 - SUBCONTRACTEES —

  Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Innovation Funds

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• BUDGET INFORMATION —

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• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY A - PERSONNEL —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY B - FRINGE BENEFITS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY C - STAFF TRAVEL \ TRAINING —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY D - SPACE RENTAL \ UTILITIES —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY E - EQUIPMENT —

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• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY G - PARTICIPANT EXPENSES —

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• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY H - CONTRACTUAL —

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• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY I - OTHER COSTS —

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• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY J - ADMINISTRATIVE —

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• OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY K - OTHER PARTICIPANT EXPENSES —

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• STIPENS \ INCENTIVES —

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• RFP SUBMISSION COVER PAGE —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• WIOA 14 PROGRAM ELEMENTS DELIVERY PLAN —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• PLANNED OUTCOME FORM —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• REFERENCES AND EXPERIENCE —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CERTIFICATIONS & REPRESENTATIONS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING / CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, & COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY, & VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• NONDISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• ADA COMPLIANCE FORM I —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• SUB-CONTRACTOR INFORMATION —

  If you are using a sub-contractor(s), please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• QUALIFIED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DOCUMENTATION —

  As appropriate, please upload any and all Qualified Business Enterprise Certifications. 

  This includes: Qualified Minority Business Enterprise, Qualified Women Business Enterprise, Qualified Veteran Business Enterprise and Qualified Small Business Enterprise. 

• UPLOAD ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS HERE —

  Please upload any additional documents here.

  All costs associated with the bid must be on the bid sheet. No other form of submitting prices will be accepted

• COMPETITIVE CONTRACT SECTIONS (required) —

  Please choose the following provisions, that shall be applicable to this bid and be made a part of the bidding documents:

• BID SECURITY (required) —

  Please choose the following provisions that shall be applicable to this bid and be made a part of the bidding documents:

• ENTER MAINTENANCE BOND PERCENTAGE (required) —

  ENTER VALUE

• ADDITIONAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (required) —

  Please choose any additional mandatory requirements of the bid and contract or check NONE.

• INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (required) —

  Please select the type of insurance needed for this bid. If special insurance requirements need to be added, select the SPECIAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS option, and enter the language needed in that same named field under the GENERAL INFORMATIONsection.

• EVALUATION CRITERIA (required) —

  Will this project be evaluated utilizing Evaluation Criteria?