Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-478HFS-MEDPR-B-51696
Emergency Procurement: Continued Operation of Pharmacy Benefit Management System (PBMS) for Illinois Medicaid
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 13, 2026
Identifier
26-478HFS-MEDPR-B-51696
NAICS
524292
This emergency procurement from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services seeks to ensure uninterrupted operation of the state's Pharmacy Benefit Management System (PBMS) for Medicaid recipients. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Medical Programs division - Managed from Springfield, Illinois - Products/Services Requested: - Continued operations under the current Pharmacy Benefit Management System (PBMS) - NIGP code 948-72 (Pharmacy Services) - Quantity: 1 (service engagement) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emergency procurement to maintain continuity of care for Medicaid recipients - No small business set-aside - Electronic quotes are not allowed - Open and informal solicitation process
Description
This solicitation is an emergency final cost procurement for the Pharmacy Benefit Management System (PBMS) to ensure continuity of medical and pharmaceutical care for the State's Medicaid population. The vendor will continue operations under the current PBMS contract. The procurement is managed by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Medical Programs division. The bid is open and informal, with no small business set-aside or electronic quote allowed.