Opportunity
City of Houston BeaconBid #RFP-2026-0020
City of Houston Pharmacy Benefits Management Services Solicitation
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
RFP-2026-0020
NAICS
524292
The City of Houston is seeking proposals for third-party Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) services to support its self-funded medical benefit plans. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston, Harris County, Texas - Services Requested: - Administration of PBM services for prescription drug benefits covering employees and dependents - Comprehensive claims processing, formulary management, and cost containment strategies - Contract Structure: - Initial five-year term with two one-year renewal options (maximum seven years) - Requirements: - Compliance with city security standards - Submission of detailed technical and financial questionnaires - Disruption analysis and claims data review - Attachments Provided: - Sample contract, drug plan details, minimum requirements form, non-disclosure agreement, security compliance standards, claims data, technical and financial questionnaires, disruption analysis - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable: Focus on cost-effective, high-quality prescription drug benefits and robust security compliance
Description
The City of Houston is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide third-party Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) services. The selected contractor will administer PBM services to support the City's self-funded medical benefit plans, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality prescription drug benefits for employees and their dependents. The contract will have an initial term of five years with two one-year renewal options, for a maximum of seven years. The procurement includes multiple attachments such as a sample contract, drug plan details, and various forms relevant to the service.