Opportunity

Houston Independent School District Ionwave #26-04-01

Houston ISD Solicitation for Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management, and TPA Services

Posted

October 04, 2023

Respond By

May 20, 2026

Identifier

26-04-01

NAICS

524292

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking proposals for Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) / Claims Payor Services for its employees. - Government Buyer: - Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Products/Services Requested: - Medical Plan Administration Services - Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Services - Third-Party Administrator (TPA) / Claims Payor Services - Requirements: - Vendors must provide comprehensive employee health benefit administration, including medical and pharmacy services - Participation in HISD's Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program is required - Vendors must meet liability insurance requirements and submit various compliance documents (insurance certificates, HUB forms, reference surveys, conflict of interest questionnaires, background checks, affidavits) - Mandatory participation in a virtual pre-proposal conference - Completion of specialized workbooks for medical and pharmacy services - Contract award subject to HISD Board of Education approval - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Houston, Texas (HISD facilities)

Description

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is soliciting proposals for Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) / Claims Payor Services. The project aims to select qualified vendors to provide these services starting July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with up to four annual renewals. Vendors must participate in a mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference and submit all required documentation through the electronic bidding portal. The contract award is subject to HISD Board approval and compliance with insurance and MWBE program requirements.

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