RFP 2026-02-4610 City Parish Pharmacy Benefits Manager

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Apr 28, 2026
Due:	Jun 2, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Louisiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Solicitation No:	20008-2026-02-4610
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Pharmacy Benefits Manager

Solicitation No: 2026-02-4610

Proposal Opening Date: June 2, 2026

Proposal Opening Time: 2:00 pm CST

NOTE TO PROPOSERS:

1) Submit the separate set of Proposal Forms with all required

information as your Proposal.

2) Retain the complete set of Specifications and Contract Documents for

your file.

Revised 02.26.26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Background ……….…………………………………………………….. 5

1.1.1 Purpose …………….………………………………………….………... 5

1.1.2 Goals and Objectives …….………………………………….………. 5

1.2 Definitions ……………………….………………………………………. 5

1.3 Schedule of Events ……………………………….……………………. 6

1.4 Proposal Submittal ……………………….…………………………….. 6

1.5 Proposal Response Format ………………………….………………... 7

1.5.1 Number of Response Copies ……………………………………….. 10

1.5.2 Legibility/Clarity ……….……………………………………………… 10

1.6 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, Proprietary Information .... 10

1.7 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal ……………………………. 12

1.7.1 Proposal Inquiry Period ……………………………………………… 12

1.8 Errors and Omissions in Proposal ……………………………………. 13

1.9 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals …………………………………… 13

1.10 Withdrawal of Proposal ………………………………………………. 13

1.11 Material in the RFP …………………………………………………… 13

1.12 Waiver of Administrative Informalities ………………………………. 14

1.13 Proposal Rejection ……………………………………………………. 14

1.14 Ownership of Proposal ………………………………...……………... 14

1.15 Cost of Offer Preparation …………………………………………….. 14

1.16 Nonnegotiable Contract Terms ……………………………………… 14

1.17 Taxes …………………………………………………………………… 14

1.18 Proposal Validity …………………………………………………….. 15

1.19 Prime Contractor Responsibilities …………………………………… 15

1.19.1 Corporation Requirements.………………………………………… 15

1.20 Use of Subcontractors ……………………………..…………………. 15

1.21 Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations …………………………. 16

1.22 Acceptance of Proposal Content ……………………………………. 16

1.23 Evaluation and Selections ……………………………………………. 16

1.24 Contract Negotiations ………………………………………………… 16

1.25 Contract Award and Negotiation …………………………………….. 16

1.26 Notice of Intent to Award ……………………………………………... 17

1.27 Debriefings …………………………………………………………….. 17

1.28 Insurance Requirements ……………………………………………... 17

1.29 Subcontractor Insurance ……………………………………………... 17

1.30 Contractor Provisions ………………………………………………… 18

Revised 04.24.26

PART I ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.31.1 Indemnification ..……………………………………………………….……….. 18

1.31.2 Payment for Services……..……………………………...…………..................... 18

1.31.3 Termination of This Agreement for Cause …………………………………... 18

1.31.4 Termination of This Agreement for Convenience …………………………... 19

1.31.5 Termination of This Agreement for Lack of Appropriated Funds………….. 19

1.31.6 Assignment …………………………….………...………………………….….. 20

1.31.7 No Guarantee of Quantities……………………………………….................... 20

1.31.8 Audit of Records ………………………………………………………………... 20

1.31.9 Civil Rights Compliance …….…………………………………………………. 20

1.31.10 Record Retention ……………………………………………………………... 21

1.31.11 Record Ownership ……………………………..……………….…………….. 21

1.31.12 Content of Contract/Order of Preference ….………………….……………. 21

1.31.13 Contract Changes………………………….………………………………..

1.31.14 End of Contract Transition...………………………………………………… 21

1.31.15 Substitution of Personnel ….…………………………………….................... 22

1.32 Governing Law ………....…………………………………………..................... 22

1.33 Claims or Controversies………… ………………………………………………. 22

PART II SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Scope of Work / Services..…………………………………..…….………………. 24

2.2 Period of Agreement ……………………...……………………………………….. 24

2.3 Price Schedule …….…………………………………………………………..…... 24

2.4 Deliverables ……………………………………………...…………………..…….. 25

2.5 Location ……………………………………………………………………………... 25

2.6 Proposal Elements …………………….………………..…………………………. 25

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PART III EVALUATION

3.1 Financial ………………………….………………………………………………..… 28

3.2 Technical …………………………………………………………………………..

3.3. Scoring………………………..……………………...…….………………………... 29

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A – SCOPE OF SERVICES …………………………………….…. 31

ATTACHMENT B – PROPOSAL FORM ……………………………………………. 37

ATTACHMENT B-1 – PRICING SCHEDULE.......................................................... 39

ATTACHMENT C – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ……………...…................... 43

ATTACHMENT D – SAMPLE CONTRACT …………………………..................... 44

ATTACHMENT E – STANDARD FEDERAL AWARD

CONTRACTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS ....……………. 49

ATTACHMENT F – COMPLIANCE WITH THE

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS ………………....…..... 56

Revised 04.24.26

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

for

Pharmacy Benefits Manager

PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Background

The City of Baton Rouge is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and

able to thrive, we are seeking proposals from qualified pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) who share our

dedication to employee well-being. At the same time, we recognize our responsibility to steward public resources

wisely, and therefore place equal importance on cost-effective plan management, transparent reporting, and

innovative strategies that help contain rising healthcare expenses. Our goal is to partner with a PBM who can

deliver a seamless, compassionate experience for our workforce while helping us maintain long-term financial

sustainability for the community we serve.

1.1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this RFP is to identify a qualified pharmacy benefits manager capable of delivering high-quality,

employee-centered service while supporting the municipality’s commitment to responsible financial management.

1.1.2 Goals and Objectives

The City-Parish desires to obtain project management, grant management and administrative related

services.

1.2 Definitions

Shall - The term “shall” denotes mandatory requirements.

Must - The terms “must” denotes mandatory requirements.

May - The term “may” denotes an advisory or permissible action.

Should - The term “should” denote desirable.

Contractor - Any person having a contract with a governmental body.

Agency - Any department, commission, council, board, office, bureau, committee, institution, agency,

government, corporation, or another establishment of the City-Parish authorized to participate in any

contract resulting from this solicitation.

State - The State of Louisiana.

Department – Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP).

Director - Director of Purchasing.

City-Parish - City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge.

Discussions - For the purposes of this RFP presentation, a formal, structured means of conducting

written or oral communications/presentations with responsible proposers who submit proposals in

response to this RFP.

Revised 04.24.26

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
20008-2026-02-4610	RFP 2026-02-4610 City Parish Pharmacy Benefits Manager Original: 20008-2026-02-4610	04/28/2026	06/02/2026 2:00:00 PM CT

Department	Non State - East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing
Section	Purchasing
Dept Code	20008
Contact	Paul Narcisse
Address	222 St Louis St 8th Floor; Room 826 Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone	225-389-3259, Ext. 3265
Fax	225-389-4841
Email	pgore@brla.gov