The purpose of the project is award a contract to a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to facilitate the procurement of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and supplies for the DSHS Pharmacy Branch, DSHS State Hospital Systems Pharmacies, DADS State Supported Living Center Pharmacies and other state or local government participating entities. The primary focus of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is on the purchase of pharmaceuticals, all other purchases will be considered secondary and optional purchases.