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79. 260035-RFP, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES FOR CORRECTIONAL HEALTH Approve the contract award between Maricopa County and Diamond Drugs Inc., dba Diamond Pharmacy Services. The purpose of the contract is to provide Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) with a qualified licensed pharmacy provider to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services. CHS medical professionals prescribe oral/injectable, generic/non-generic, and over-the-counter medications, Diamond Pharmacy Services dispenses medications, which are delivered onsite at the county jail system, and administered by CHS nurses to patients. This contract is at an estimate of $25,500,000.00 over five years until September 30, 2031, with a maximum of five additional renewal years. This contract will replace 16037-RFP expiring September 30, 2026. The effective date of the contract will be October 1, 2026. The County will save $40,000 annually for the first two years of the contract based on a negotiated discount on the dispensing fee over the current year cost. Recommended for award: Diamond Drugs Inc. dba Diamond Pharmacy Services (C-73-27-002-X-00)

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