Opportunity
Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #20008-2026-02-4610
Pharmacy Benefits Manager Services for City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Employees
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
20008-2026-02-4610
NAICS
524292
The City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge is seeking proposals for a Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) to deliver comprehensive pharmacy benefit management services for City-Parish employees. - Government Buyer: - City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge, Purchasing Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned; the solicitation is open to qualified PBM service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Pharmacy Benefits Manager Services, including: - Pharmacy benefits administration - Network access to pharmacies - Utilization management - Claims audit and reporting - Legal documentation support - Project and grant management - Administrative services - Fees must be quoted on a per employee per month (PEPM) basis and guaranteed for three years - Unique or Notable Requirements: - PBM must be licensed in Louisiana and have at least five years of relevant experience - Services must comply with federal regulations and detailed performance standards - Data transfer upon contract termination must be electronic and completed within 30 days - Focus on employee well-being, cost containment, and transparent operations - Services must be provided at multiple locations throughout the City-Parish - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with two optional one-year renewals (up to five years total) - City-Parish may terminate with 30 days' notice
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Pharmacy Benefits Manager for the City Parish. The procurement is managed by the Non State - East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing department. The goal is to identify a qualified pharmacy benefits manager capable of delivering high-quality, employee-centered service while supporting responsible financial management. The response deadline is June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The contact person for this solicitation is Paul Narcisse.