Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of Iowa is seeking respondent with pharmacy automated packaging, labeling and processing systems that does not require staff to manually operate allowing staff to directly focus on meeting patients needs. Automated packaging and labeling equipment shall package but not be limited to single cell punch cards that must be cold or heat sealed, foil backed, air tight. Other packaging options and equipment would be evaluated for other agencies and political subdivisions in the State of Iowa. Product listing and software selection shall exhibit equipment able to produce at a minimum 10-50 cards per minute with are labeled with bar code, generic drug name, lot number, expiration date, NDC and brand name (when available). Equipment to accommodate multiple size of tablets or capsules and hold bulk medication quantities up to 5,000 pills. Monthly printing and processing capacity of cards and prescriptions a month is 25,000 to 30,000. REson Software requirements are optional to interface with TX processing software and Medical ICON program created by ATG. Respondent to provide supplies to start up (including but not limited to printers, labels, ink, card, cups, blisters). Additionally, adequate and routine maintenance of the machinery with regular operational maintenance is to be considered. Our objectives are: ● Less manual input and streamline pharmacy processing and packaging ● Leverage technology and equipment to minimize staff ● Help ensure that only authorized software is used ● Provide better insight into new equipment and software needs for future planning of new and existing facilities ● Adapt to increasing growth in the number of customers served and facilities needing equipment and service ● Ensure privacy and quality standards are met with software and equipment
