Workers Compensation Pharmacy Benefit Network Services
- Client
- Long Beach, California
- RFP Number
- PHAR-2219
- Posted
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- Category
- Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy & Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Long Beach, CA needs a USA-based organization to provide offsite workers compensation pharmacy benefit network services. The buyer requires the vendor to process and adjudicate prescription drug claims, offer customized formularies, and present an extensive pharmacy network. The selected vendor must incorporate an aggressive brand-to-generic medication conversion program, deliver clinical oversight, and manage the program to improve injured employee outcomes while controlling pharmacy expenditures. Furthermore, the buyer expects the vendor to supply portal access and training for the claims department, provide exceptional customer service, and deliver extensive pharmacy usage and cost reporting capabilities. Bidders must submit all questions no later than September 11, 2026. The buyer seeks proposal pricing and accepts digital response submissions via email or online.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP HR-24-380.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Long Beach Department of Human Resources Workers Compensation Division is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide Workers Compensation Pharmacy Benefit Network Services. The services will ensure eligible City employees receive medical prescription benefits while achieving cost containment goals. Onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Long Beach
- Release Date
- August 26, 2026
- Questions Due to the City
- 11:00 AM (PST), September 9, 2026
- Proposals Due
- 11:00 AM (PST), October 7, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via LongBeachBuys.com
- Submission details
- Proposals must be submitted electronically via LongBeachBuys.com. Late proposals or proposals submitted through other means will not be accepted.
- Contract term
- Two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, not to exceed five years in total.
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Long Beach, CA
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability, Workers compensation coverage and Employers liability, Automobile liability, and Professional liability or errors and omissions liability insurance.
How proposals are evaluated
| Organizational Capacity & Experience | |
| Reasonableness of Cost | 10% |
Scope of work
- Process and adjudicate prescription drug claims
- Incorporate the State of California formulary last updated April 30, 2026
- Offer customized formularies
- Present an extensive pharmacy network
- Incorporate an aggressive program to convert brand medications to generic
- Provide portal access and training to the claims department
- Extensive pharmacy usage and cost reporting outcome capabilities
- Complete State of California reporting requirements for all pharmacy services extended to injured workers
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Qualification to conduct business in the City
- Must be licensed or otherwise authorized during transition
- Ability to provide a statewide California retail pharmacy network with 24/7 access
Documents to include with the bid
- Narrative Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Attachment A. Authorization & Certification
- Attachment B. Equal Benefits Ordinance (EBO) Form
- Financial statements
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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