Opportunity

Texas DIR/ESBD #2605-004

Central Health RFP for Employee Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Posted

May 28, 2026

Respond By

June 11, 2026

Identifier

2605-004

NAICS

524292, 524114

Travis County Healthcare District (Central Health) is seeking proposals for comprehensive employee benefits solutions: - Government Buyer: - Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health, including Central Health, CommUnityCare, and Sendero - Central Health Purchasing Office is the contracting office - Products and Services Requested: - Medical benefits plans (including High Deductible Health Plan, PPO, ACO options) - Administrative Services Only (ASO) for medical claims administration - Integration with wellness initiatives and point solutions - Prescription drug benefits - Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) claims administration - Formulary management and drug cost solutions - Dental benefits (multiple plan options, fully-insured) - Broad network access and benefit enhancements - Vision benefits (multiple plan options, fully-insured) - National network access through major retailers - Claims management and risk management services - Ongoing support for benefits administration - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Aetna (current medical ASO provider) - CVS (current PBM) - Seton (referenced as a current plan provider) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors may quote on any or all lines of coverage - Multiple awards possible based on evaluation - Thorough evaluation of current plans versus new marketplace options - Robust claims and risk management capabilities required - Attachments include plan summaries, provider reports, pricing sheets, and census data - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to four optional one-year renewals - Annual subscription and pricing required - Place of Performance: - Central Health Purchasing Office, 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to identify and secure a comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits solution for the Travis County Healthcare District System. The objectives include delivering high-quality, cost-effective coverage that protects the self-funded plan and mitigates financial risk, providing superior claims and risk management services, and evaluating current plans against new marketplace options. Vendors may quote on any or all lines of coverage, and multiple awards may be granted based on evaluation criteria. The initial contract duration is one year with optional renewals.

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