This bid is for health and welfare benefits consulting and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) evaluation for the Texas A&M University System at 301 Tarrow St., 5th Floor, College Station, TX 77840.
Due
December 3, 2026
25 days left
Location
Texas
Posted on
Texas ESBD
Notice ID
RFP-01-SBA-27-290
Please quote health and welfare benefits consulting and pharmacy benefit manager evaluation for the Texas A&M University System at 301 Tarrow St., 5th Floor, College Station, TX 77840.
Plan size: 45,248 benefit-eligible employees and retirees; 63,889 people covered across health plans, plus self-insured dental coverage.
Consulting: Ongoing support for benefits strategy, plan design, compliance, renewals, comparisons with other plans, retiree benefits, communications, and reporting.
Exclusions: Actuarial services are excluded.
Pharmacy review: Review prescription claims and the current contract, develop bid requirements, compare vendor pricing and services, negotiate terms, and support implementation.
Schedule: Development support is needed during November 2026–January 2027, with implementation for a September 1, 2027 effective date.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by December 3, 2026.
The original documents
Deadline: December 3, 2026
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What they need
Plan size45,248 benefit-eligible employees and retirees; 63,889 covered lives across the health plans, plus self-insured dental coverage.
Benefits consultingOngoing support for benefits strategy, plan design, compliance, renewals, benchmarking, retiree benefits, communications, and reporting. Actuarial services are excluded.
PBM evaluationReview prescription claims experience and the current contract, develop bid requirements, compare vendor pricing and services, negotiate terms, and support implementation for a September 1, 2027 effective date. Development support is needed during November 2026–January 2027.
PricingProvide separate annual fixed fees for the three fiscal years ending August 31, 2027, 2028, and 2029, plus hourly rates for additional projects. Quote PBM evaluation separately with hourly rates and a not-to-exceed total, identifying startup costs, travel, and other expenses. Guarantee fees through August 31, 2029.
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