About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Regents of the University of California seeks proposals for Next Generation Blue and Gold Health Plan services to support its health plan operations in Oakland, California. The selected contractor must maintain core Blue and Gold HMO features with minimal disruption to members and providers while managing medical and pharmacy cost trends, improving health outcomes, and enhancing digital member engagement. Only onshore U.S. organizations are eligible to bid, and suppliers must possess all required professional licenses and operate within applicable labor laws. Vendors must submit all responses and attachments through CalUsource, with questions due by November 10, 2026, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for November 5, 2026. The University of California will award a three-year contract using a Best Value evaluation methodology. Proposals are screened against minimum requirements, with eligible bids scored on qualitative and pricing factors carrying an 85% weight alongside finalist evaluations.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Regents of the University of California
- Solicitation No.
- 004082-Sep2026
Scope of work
- Administration of the Blue and Gold Health Plan HMO
- Provision of medical, behavioral health, and pharmacy benefits
- Preservation of quality network access and support for continuity of care
- Management of medical and pharmacy cost trends
- Integration and administration with University of California Medical Centers and UC ACO budget arrangements
- Pricing for HMO plan replicating current Blue and Gold network and design
- Pricing for lowest cost HMO network with fully insured behavioral health
- Enhancements to member experience, digital engagement, care management, and population health initiatives
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualitative & Pricing Evaluation | 85% |
| Supplier Diversity or Other Evaluation Factors | 15% |
Minimum qualifications
- Meet minimum qualifications provided in Attachment B
- Possess all trade, professional, or business licenses as may be required by the work
- Operate within guidelines of all federal, state, and local labor laws and codes
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A – Intent to Bid and Confirmation of Ability to Meet Minimum Qualifications & Requirements Form
- Attachment C – UC Health Information Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Attachment D – University of California Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Completed Questionnaires
- Completed Price Sheets
- Attachments 1 through 7 (including Pricing, Repricing, Disruption, GeoAccess, Plan Design Deviation, Implementation, Satisfaction Surveys)
- Attachment I – Schedule of Comments (Exceptions to UC Contract Documents)
- Offshoring of services certification under penalty of perjury or description of offshore services
- Statements of acceptance of UC Terms and Conditions, Appendix Data Security, and Appendix HIPAA Business Associate
Key dates
- RFP Date
- Issued October 30, 2026
- Attachment A, C, and D Due Date
- 11/04/2026
- Pre-proposal Conference
- November 5, 2026
- Supplier Deadlines to submit RFP Questions and Clarifications
- November 10, 2026
- UC Response to Supplier Questions
- November 18, 2026
- RFP Initial Response Due
- December 4, 2026
- Best and Final Offer Due
- February 18, 2027
- Anticipated Award Date
- May 06, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via CalUsource portal, email, and DocuSign
- Instructions
- Attachment A must be emailed to [email protected] and Attachments C and D executed via DocuSign by 11/04/2026 to access restricted documents. Complete proposals, price sheets, and remaining attachments must be submitted online via CalUsource by December 4, 2026. File naming conventions require [Supplier Name]_Attachment [X] format.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial term with option periods, at the sole discretion of the UC, for a total of 5 years
- Place of performance
- Locations across the University of California system, including ten campuses and six academic health centers