About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Texas A&M University System seeks proposals from qualified onshore USA organizations to provide benefit consulting and pharmacy benefit manager evaluation services. The required scope includes as-needed consulting for group health and welfare plans, strategy development, compliance and communications review, contract renewal assistance, retiree health consulting, and evaluation of pharmacy benefit managers. Respondents must email proposals to [email protected] by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on December 3, 2026, using the subject line SBA-27-290 BENEFIT CONSULTING AND PBM EVALUATION. Prospective bidders must submit all questions by November 16, 2026, and the resulting contract will span a three-year period.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Texas A&M University System
- Solicitation No.
- RFP-01-SBA-27-290
Scope of work
- General health and welfare consulting services
- Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) evaluation
- Financial modeling and normalization of PBM bids
- Review of State Auditor's Office audit report regarding PBM contract
- Evaluation of specialty pharmacy management and clinical programs
- Auditing PBM rebate payments, pricing accuracy, and contract compliance
- Contract and renewal consulting activities
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Best overall value to the A&M System | Not specified |
| Level of experience and expertise | Not specified |
| Delivery efficiency as it relates to total costs | Not specified |
| Financial capabilities | Not specified |
| Past relationship with A&M System | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Capability to provide services at the utmost level of experience and expertise
- Evidence of financial health and stability
- Experience serving clients within higher education industry
- Specific experience managing PBM RFPs and ongoing oversight for higher education or public sector
- At least three references from clients from the past three years
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A – Execution of Offer
- Exhibit B – Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Attachment A – State of Texas Subcontracting Plan
- Cost Proposal
- Exhibit D – Questionnaire
- Short bios highlighting experience
- Three client references from the past three years
- Copies of peer review, technical checking, and quality control procedures
Key dates
- Deadline for Respondents to submit Questions
- November 16, 2026
- Deadline for Receiving Proposals
- 2:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME ON DECEMBER 3, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date
- by December 21, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email proposal responses to [email protected] with subject line 'SBA-27-290 BENEFIT CONSULTING AND PBM EVALUATION'. Saved as two separate files in Adobe PDF format.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial three-year period through August 31, 2029
- Set-aside / preference
- State of Texas Subcontracting Plan (HUB goal of 2%)
- Place of performance
- Brazos County, Texas
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' compensation; Business auto liability; Commercial general liability; Excess/umbrella liability; underwritten by companies authorized to do business in Texas with financial strength rating of A- or better; naming Board of Regents as additional insured with waiver of subrogation.