Opportunity
Richmond City Pblc Schools Opengov #26-413
Frederick County Government Seeks Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services for Employee Health Plans
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
26-413
NAICS
524292
Frederick County Government is seeking proposals for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) services to support its employee health plans. - Government Buyer: - Frederick County Government (Division of Human Resources) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; current carrier is Cigna - Marathon is referenced for the employee health center - Products/Services Requested: - Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) services for approximately 3,500 eligible employees - Includes claims processing, formulary management, specialty pharmacy, mail order, reporting, rebate administration, and customer service - Administration of medical insurance plans (HSA Plan, OAPIN Plan, OAPIN IN Plan) - Prescription drug plan administration - Specific stop-loss insurance administration - Integration with the Frederick County Marathon Employee Health Center - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must support high-quality administrative and member services - Compliance with HIPAA/HITECH and performance guarantees - Comprehensive data reporting and rebate guarantees - Ability to implement within 120 days prior to effective date - Support for custom microsites and willingness to partner with other healthcare vendors - County reserves right to terminate after first year without penalty - Interest in broad/narrow network options, high-performance networks, carve-outs (fertility, musculoskeletal), wellness incentives, and fee-for-service behavioral health models
Description
Frederick County, Maryland is seeking a plan administrator or insurer to provide competitive medical, prescription drug, and specific stop-loss coverage plans. The solicitation requires high-quality administrative and member services, with a work period starting January 1, 2027, and options for renewal. Proposals must include detailed descriptions, sample reports, and organizational charts. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.