Opportunity
City of Houston BeaconBid #RFP-2026-0011
City of Houston Solicits TPA and Chronic Disease Management Services for Employee Health Plans
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
RFP-2026-0011
NAICS
524292
The City of Houston is seeking proposals for third-party administrator (TPA) and chronic disease management (CDM) services for its self-funded medical benefit plans. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston, Human Resources Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Services - Administration of self-funded medical benefit plans for City employees and dependents - Includes claims processing, customer service, and plan management - Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Services - Programs to improve health outcomes for plan members - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Adherence to City security compliance standards - Submission of detailed claims, encounter, and census data layouts - Compliance with network access standards - Multiple attachments outline minimum requirements, NDAs, proposal conditions, cost proposals, performance guarantees, and sample contracts - Open to qualified firms capable of servicing large, self-funded health plans - Contract Term: - Initial five-year term with two one-year renewal options (up to seven years total)
Description
The City of Houston is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide third-party administrator (TPA) services and chronic disease management (CDM) services for its self-funded medical benefit plans. The goal is to improve efficiency, member experience, and health outcomes for employees and their dependents. The contract has an initial term of five years with two one-year renewal options, totaling a maximum of seven years. The solicitation includes detailed submission instructions and multiple attachments outlining requirements, standards, and sample contracts.