Delaware Health
And Social Services
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

			PROCUREMENT


          				DATE:  August 13, 2010

									RFP #  HSS-10-092

       PREFERRED DIABETIC SUPPLIES
       
       for
       
DIVISION OF MEDICAID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE


	
            Date Due: AUGUST 30, 2010
    By 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME
       
       
       ADDENDUM # 2      -     Questions and Answers
       
THESE SHEETS HEREBY BECOME A PART OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED RFP HSS-
10-092.
       
       
			Please note:  There are ten (10) questions and corresponding answers on the 
following 						pages.
	

							___________________________
							BRUCE KRUG
					PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
							(302)255-9291


							___________________________
							BETH LAUCIUS
							Chief of Administration, DMMA
							(302)255-9525



DHSS RFP No. HSS-10-092 For Preferred Diabetic Supplies
Questions and Answers
ADDENDUM #2
Question
Answer
1.	What is the definition of a non-traditional 
pharmacy?
A traditional pharmacy is considered one which 
provides services to a walk-in clientele for general 
pharmacy services. Therefore, a non-traditional 
pharmacy is considered one that provides 
medication via the mail, provides infusion 
therapies, or has a special client base.

2.	What process will be used to execute the 
contract extensions for the out years of the 
agreement?
Assuming all parties agree to the extension, an 
amendment to the agreement will need to be 
signed for each extension.
3.	What is the clinical necessity for a blood 
glucose meter which is capable of testing 
blood ketones for the Delaware Medicaid 
population?
This criterion was changed in Addendum #1.
4.	Is the State aware that of the four major 
manufacturers of blood glucose meters 
only one currently fulfils the requirement of 
a single meter which tests both blood 
glucose and blood ketones?
This criterion was changed in Addendum #1.
5.	What is the clinical necessity that the test 
strip sample size must be equal to or less 
than 0.3 micro liters?
This criterion was changed in Addendum #1.
6.	Is it the intent of the state to allow the 
selected manufacturer to provide its entire 
portfolio of Glucose testing products even 
if some do not meet the requirements as 
specified in this section?
Only products that meet minimum requirements 
will be on the “preferred list”.

7.	Does the state have a position on certain 
contract terms and conditions?
Not at this time.  Contract terms and conditions will 
not be addressed until the DHSS enters into the 
post-award phase of this procurement.
8.	If a meter accomplishes the intent of this 
requirement (that is, for use by the visually 
impaired) does it satisfy this requirement?

(i.e., clinical requirement d.   Manufacturer/ 
labeler (the bidder) must offer a minimum 
of 1monitor with a backlit screen for clients 
that have difficulty with their eyesight.)
Yes. In regard to clinical requirement d., if a 
product is intent for the use by the visually 
impaired, it can be included in the bid for its 
consideration in meeting this requirement.
9.	The RFP says that proposals from "various 
labelers or manufacturers of diabetic 
supplies" are being requested.  Are there 
any other entities such as other medical 
care providers who can bid?
This RFP is not intended to “sole source” (that is, 
give exclusive rights for) the dispensing of the 
product by a provider.  It is to allow the 
labeler/manufacturer to have its product identified 
as preferred.
10.	Are the supplies shipped to 1 warehouse or 
are the supplies shipped to patients 
homes?  When the contract states rebates, 
am I to understand that we bill the state of 
Delaware each month?  If shipped to a 
warehouse, how many shipments per year 
would you prefer? 
Labelers/manufacturers are expected to manage 
inventory and delivery so to assure that the 
supplies are adequately distributed to enrolled 
providers throughout the State to meet the needs 
of the population.

Based on consumption levels of the diabetic 
supplies, calculations regarding the rebate are 
performed per the agreed upon terms and 
conditions stated within the signed agreement. 
Invoices are generated by the DMMA fiscal agent 
and sent to the labeler/manufacturer.