What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide core medical third-party administration (TPA), provider network, and medical management services. The required scope includes core and wrap provider networks, member services with a dedicated toll-free number, ID card preparation and mailing, medical claims administration and payment, and coordination of benefits processing. Additional requirements encompass hospital and professional provider networks with negotiated payments, transplant and Centers of Excellence networks, precertification, concurrent review, disease management, case management, a nurseline, general health coaching, and a tobacco cessation program. The selected contractor will also handle tobacco use and non-use attestation administration for wellness incentives and deliver an innovative digital diabetes management platform. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations only, and the work will be performed offsite. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than November 16, 2026.
Scope of work
- University of Arkansas System Medical Plan Services
Minimum qualifications
- Capability to meet digital accessibility standards under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-26-201 et seq., 36 C.F.R. § 1194.21, and 36 C.F.R. § 1194.22
- Compliance with European Union General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 28 obligations, if processing personal data from the EU
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Official RFP Response Sheet
- Contract and Grant Disclosure and Certification Form
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or similar documentation (if applicable)
- Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO Policy) or completed EEO form
- Combined Certifications for Contracting with the State of Arkansas Form
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed package
- Instructions
- Submit proposals to John Hardy, Senior Health Consultant, Segal, 101 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606, with a copy to Terry Fuquay, Director of Admin Services, University of Arkansas System, 2404 N. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72207. Formal proposals are not accepted by fax or email. Signed official sheet must be received in a sealed package clearly noting company name, RFP number, and proposal due date.
