Outbound Pharmacy Shipping Management Software

Background
The Ohio State University Outpatient Pharmacy – Ackerman is undertaking a strategic initiative to modernize and optimize its pharmacy shipping and logistics operations. This initiative is driven by increasing outpatient prescription volumes, expanding home delivery services, and heightened patient expectations for timely and transparent medication delivery.

The goal of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify and implement a shipping, tracking, and performance logistics software solution that meets the operational and compliance needs of Ohio State.

Work Details
The selected vendor will provide an integrated, end-to-end pharmacy shipping logistics platform that includes the following functionalities:

- Centralization and automation of carrier rate shopping and manifest creation
- Enhancement of real-time tracking with immediate access to proof of delivery
- Proactive identification and mitigation of at-risk shipments before they impact patients
- Strengthening audit readiness through long-term compliant storage of delivery records
- Provision of analytics and performance dashboards to guide operational improvements
- Seamless integration with existing systems such as EPIC and Nexia to streamline workflows.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed from the date of award until the successful implementation of the software solution, with ongoing support as required.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at The Ohio State University Outpatient Pharmacy – Ackerman, located in Ohio.

Bidder Requirements
Vendors must demonstrate capability in delivering integrated software solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and comply with regulatory standards. Specific certifications or qualifications may be required but are not detailed in the provided solicitation.