Houston Independent School District Ionwave #26-04-01 Addendum 5

Houston ISD Solicits Medical Plan, PBM, and TPA Services for Employee Benefits

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking proposals for comprehensive employee health benefits administration: - Government Buyer: - Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Products/Services Requested: - Medical Plan Administration for employee health insurance - Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) for prescription drug coverage - Third-Party Administrator (TPA) / Claims Payor Services for claims processing - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must comply with liability insurance and participate in the Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program - Required documentation includes insurance certificates, HUB participation forms, reference surveys, conflict of interest questionnaires, and background certifications - Participation in a virtual pre-proposal conference is required - Responses must be submitted via the electronic bidding portal - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year, with four automatic annual renewals (maximum five years total)

Description

The Houston Independent School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) / Claims Payor Services. The solicitation aims to establish Approved Vendor status for these services through a formal procurement process and contract award by the HISD Board of Managers. The contract term is tentatively from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with four automatic annual renewals, not to extend beyond June 30, 2032. A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on April 22, 2026, and questions must be submitted by May 12, 2026.

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