Opportunity
Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0062 Addendum 1
City of Omaha and Douglas County Seek Medical ASO, TPA, and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
CI-2026-0062 Addendum 1
NAICS
524292
The City of Omaha and Douglas County are seeking proposals for Medical Administrative Services Organization (ASO), Third Party Administration (TPA), and Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) services to support their self-funded healthcare and prescription drug plans. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha and Douglas County Purchasing Department - Managed by the City of Omaha, Douglas County Purchasing Department, and City Clerk - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named or required; opportunity is open to all qualified firms - Products/Services Requested: - Medical ASO services: administration of medical benefits, claims processing, plan document management, network access, clinical and claims management, customer service, subrogation/coordination of benefits, and reporting - TPA services: third-party claims processing and administration - PBM services: pharmacy benefit management, claim repricing, formulary management, network disruption analysis, specialty drug list, limited distribution drugs at NDC 11 level, rebates, and guarantees - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide detailed cost proposals and performance guarantees - Ability to interface with the City's eligibility system (INFOR) is required - Compliance with collective bargaining agreements for various employee groups and retirees - Completion of Responsible Contractor Compliance Form, Non-Disclosure Agreement for certain attachments, and submission of references - Bid bond or acceptable substitute ($50) required, with surety company licensed in Nebraska and listed on U.S. Treasury Circular 570 - Contract may be extended to other local government agencies - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions - Performance guarantees and reporting requirements renew annually - Place of Performance and Delivery: - City of Omaha and Douglas County offices, with contracting at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center
Description
The City of Omaha is requesting proposals from qualified companies to provide Medical Administrative Services Organization (ASO), Third Party Administration (TPA), and Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) services. The solicitation requires submission of a cost proposal as part of the response attachments. A bid bond or acceptable substitute is required, with specific conditions for the surety company and acceptable substitutes. The original bid bond document must be delivered within seven calendar days of the bid closing date. Questions must be submitted by the specified cutoff date and will be answered within one day.