Project Information

Bid Title

RFP 2026- 503 IHC Pharmaceuticals

Issuing Agency

Taylor County

Location

Texas

Published Date

May 19, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 2026- 503

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP 2026- 503
Bid Title:	RFP 2026- 503 IHC Pharmaceuticals
Category:	Invitations to Bid
Status:	Open

Description: LEGAL NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP 2026-503) Taylor County, Texas, is soliciting sealed proposals for an Indigent Healthcare Pharmaceutical Provider. • Deadline: Proposals must be received by 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Taylor County Purchasing Office, 600 Pecan Street, Abilene, Texas 79602. • Project Scope: Provision of prescription drugs for the Taylor County Indigent Healthcare program, focusing on generic drug availability. The contract term is one (1) year beginning July 1, 2026. • Pharmacy Requirements: The provider must be open at least 5 days per week, maintain toll-free communication lines, and comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws. • Pricing Structure: Proposals must be based on a percentage above/below the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) and include any applicable dispensing fees. • Submission Format: One (1) original and one (1) copy must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the RFP Number (RFP 2026-503) and Title. • Requirements: Vendors must provide a list of references (excluding current Taylor County vendors), a signed Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, and a completed Form 1295. • Contact: RFP documents can be downloaded from www.taylorcounty.texas.gov or contact: Scott Henderson, Purchasing Agent, at 325-738-8602 or For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . The Taylor County Commissioners' Court reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor technicalities, and award the proposal that best serves the interest of Taylor County. Publication Date/Time: 5/19/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: See Proposal Related Documents: RFP 2026- 503 IHC Pharmaceutical Provider

Attachment Preview

County Of Taylor

Purchasing Agent

Scott Henderson

600 Pecan Street

Abilene, Texas 79602

Phone - 325-738-8602

FAX - 325-674-1375

Email- scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

RFP TITLE: INDIGENT HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICAL PROVIDER

RFP NUMBER: R.F.P. 2026-503

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 5, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.

Purchasing Agent: Scott Henderson

Address: 600 Pecan Street, Abilene, Texas 79602

Phone: 325-738-8602 | Fax: 325-674-1375

Email: scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov

PART I: GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Solicitation: The Taylor County Commissioners' Court is soliciting proposals for

furnishing the merchandise, supplies, services, and/or equipment set forth in this

RFP.

2. Delivery of Proposals: All proposals must be received in the Taylor Purchasing

Office no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 5, 2026. Proposals should be addressed to:

Taylor County Purchasing

Attn: Scott Henderson

600 Pecan Street

Abilene, Texas, 79602

3. Format: All proposals must be in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the RFP

Number and Title. Submissions must contain one (1) original and one (1) copy. The

original must be clearly marked "ORIGINAL" and contain all original signatures.

4. Acceptance Period: The period of acceptance of this proposal will be thirty (30)

calendar days (minimum) unless the Vendor notes a different period.

5. Rights Reserved: The Commissioners' Court reserves the right to reject in whole or

in part any or all proposals, waive minor technicalities, and award the proposal

which best serves the interest of Taylor County. Late proposals will be returned

unopened.

PART II: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Taxes: Taylor County is exempt from Federal excise and sales tax; therefore, tax

must not be included in this proposal.

• Delivery/Client Access: Indigent Healthcare does not require or need delivery of

goods; clients are required to pick up prescribed medication.

• Invoicing: Invoices shall be sent directly to Taylor County Social Services (Attn:

Dianna Atkinson, 400 Oak Street, Suite 202, Abilene, Texas, 79602). Payments will

be processed within 30 days after receipt of the invoice.

• Firm Pricing: All prices are to be firm for the length of the contract. Purchases will

be made on a cash basis.

• References: A list of references of current users must be furnished. Current Taylor

County vendors may omit this requirement.

• Warranties & Indemnification: The Vendor warrants that the product sold shall

conform to OSHA standards. The Vendor shall provide the defense for, indemnify,

and hold harmless Taylor County from all claims or liabilities arising out of the

execution of this contract.

• Form 1295: The awarded vendor must electronically create a Form 1295 (Certificate

of Interested Parties) through the Texas Ethics Commission website and submit a

signed/notarized copy before the contract becomes legally binding.

PART III: EVALUATION CRITERIA

The proposal will be evaluated with regards to the following criteria factors:

• A. Total Cost: 40%

• B. Quality of vendor’s goods and/or services: 40%

• C. Vendor’s past performance record with Taylor County: 10%

• D. Extent to which goods and services meet the needs and requirements of

Taylor County: 10%

PART IV: SPECIFICATIONS & SCOPE OF WORK

1. Intent & Intended Use It is the intent of the Commissioners' Court to contract with a

pharmacy or a pharmaceutical company to provide prescription drugs for Taylor County's

Indigent Healthcare program. All pharmaceuticals are intended for medical use only (not

experimental or laboratory procedures). The successful vendor shall provide generic drugs,

if available, as a first choice for any prescription item.

2. Contract Term The term of this contract will be for one (1) year, beginning July 1, 2026,

and ending June 30, 2027. The contract may be extended for four (4) additional years (in

one-year increments), with the approval of both parties.

3. Pharmacy Requirements

• Hours: The pharmacy must be open at least 5 days per week.

• Communication: Must provide and maintain toll-free phone and fax numbers.

• Compliance: Services and pharmacy must comply with all Federal, State, and

Local laws.

• Packaging: Taylor County prefers that all pharmaceuticals be supplied in tamper-

proof containers.

• Labeling: Minimum labeling must include client's name and address, date filled,

expiration date, Rx number, medication name, strength, prescribing physician,

quantity dispensed, and NDC number.

4. Special Generic Programs Vendors who have a special program offering generic drugs

at a greater discount than their everyday basis (e.g., access to generic drugs for $4.00 or

$5.00 per prescription) must provide a list of the generic drugs offered under that program.

5. Pricing Structure Taylor County is asking for a percentage above/below the AWP

(Average Wholesale Price). This percentage must include any delivery and freight charges.

PART V: PROPOSAL WORKSHEET (TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR)

Pricing Schedule:

• National Brand Prescription Drugs: AWP + ____% OR AWP - ____%

• Generic Brand Prescription Drugs: AWP + ____% OR AWP - ____%

• Dispensing Fee: $____

• Special Program for Generic Drugs (Cost per Rx): $____ (If none, write N/A)

• Number of generic drugs offered on the special program: ____ (Please attach list)

Pharmacy Options (Yes/No):

• Do you provide a website for enrollment and termination?

• Do you provide client personalized ID cards?

• Are all containers tamper-proof?

References: Please list three (3) references for which you have supplied similar supplies.

Other governmental units in Texas are preferred.

1.

2.

3.

Authorization: The undersigned affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this

proposal, that this proposal has not been communicated to any other vendor prior to the

official opening, and that the company agrees to the terms, conditions, and specification

requirements of this RFP.

Company Name: __________________________Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name/Title: _______________________ Phone / Email: ____________________________

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.