Request for Proposal
Request for Proposals for
Weight management program with access to
GLP-1 medications for obesity
Town of Apex
P.O. Box 550
Apex, North Carolina 27502
Proposals are due:
February 25th, 2026 by 3pm EST
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Table of Contents
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Town Background
1.3 Scope of Services
1.4 General Bidding Requirements
2.0 General Submittal Requirements
2.1 Proposal Contact
2.2 Proposal Submittal Requirements
2.3 Proposer Expenses
2.4 Interpretations, Discrepancies and Omissions
2.5 Tentative Schedule
2.6 General Clarifications and Questions
2.7 Finalists and Interviews
2.8 Award
2.9 Non-disclosure of Town Information
2.10 Retention of Proposer Material
3.0 General Terms and Conditions
3.1 Certification
3.2 Conflict of Interest
3.3 Assignment
3.4 Indemnification
3.5 Independent Contractor
3.6 Payment
3.7 Insurance
3.8 Governing Law
3.9 Confidential Information/Public Records Law
3.10 Compliance with Laws and Regulations
3.11 Acceptance
3.12 E-Verify
3.13 Iran Divestment Act
3.14 New Services
3.15 Anti-Human Trafficking
4.0 Detailed Submittal Requirements
4.1 Proposal Format
4.2 Executive Summary
4.3 Scope of Services
4.4 Company Background & Engagement Team Experience
4.5 Client References
4.6 Cost Proposal
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5.0 Attachments
5.1 Pharmacy claims data file
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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR
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1 Introduction
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR
1.1 Introduction
The Town of Apex (“The Town”) is seeking proposals from qualified weight management
vendors who can integrate GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (e.g., Wegovy, Zepbound) with
lifestyle coaching to manage obesity and related conditions.
1.2 Town Background
The Town of Apex is a rapidly growing and developing area located just west of Raleigh, the
capitol of North Carolina. The Town was incorporated in 1873 and has an estimated population
of approximately 84,000 residents.
The Town offers comprehensive health benefits to active and retired employees and their
families. In addition, the Town has made a commitment to the overall health and wellbeing of
their employees through the Peak Wellness initiative. Employees are incentivized to improve
their health beyond annual screenings through fitness and nutrition.
The Town provides medical coverage through a self-funded medical plan administered by
Cigna. The Town’s pharmacy coverage is integrated through their medical administrator, Cigna.
Coverage for GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity are currently covered through the
group health plan and require member copay. The Town’s fiscal and benefit plan years begin
on July 1, with open enrollment being held during the month of May.
1.3 Scope of Services
The Town’s objectives in conducting this evaluation are: 1) to continue to provide access for
plan members to GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity, 2) require engagement in a
weight management program to encourage lifestyle and behavioral changes 3) lower Town
expense related to GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity.
The Town has roughly 686 employees enrolled on the group health plan and 1,161 members.
Coverage for weight loss GLP-1 medications are currently covered under the group health
plan. However, the Town is considering excluding the medication from the group health plan
should they partner with a standalone weight management and GLP-1 vendor.
1.4 General Bidding Requirements
To be considered as a qualified vendor to provide services as described in this request, vendors
must meet the following minimum requirements for consideration:
• Respondents must meet or exceed at least two of the ratings assigned by the
following rating companies:
Company Minimum Rating
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR
o M. Best
A-
o Standard & Poor’s AA-
o Moody’s
Aa3
o Fitch
AAb
• Only companies with a home office in the United States will be considered. Vendors
headquartered outside the United States will not be included for consideration in this
procurement process.
• Vendors must be licensed in the State of North Carolina.
• Vendors must meet any additional financial and accounting standards as determined
by the Town of Apex
• Willingness to provide annual performance guarantees that are defined by the Town
and viewed quarterly
In addition, when responding to this RFP, please follow all instructions carefully. Please submit proposal
contents according to the outline specified and submit documents according to the instructions. Failure
to follow these instructions will be considered a non-responsive proposal and may result in immediate
elimination from further consideration.
By submitting a proposal, Proposers acknowledge that:
A) The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if it determines that select
proposals are not responsive to the RFP. The Town reserves the right to reconsider
any proposal submitted at any phase of the procurement. It also reserves the right to
meet with select Proposers at any time to gather additional information.
B) Proposals will be received by the Town of Apex, through their benefits consultant,
Marsh McLennan Agency at the time and method noted in Section 2.2. At that point,
The Town will close the receipt of proposals and begin the evaluation process. The
only information that will be released will be the names of the respondent(s). No other
information will be disclosed, except as required by the evaluation process, until a
contract is awarded.
2 General Submittal Requirements
2.1 Proposal Contact
This RFP and any subsequent action taken as a result thereof are issued by MMA on behalf of the
Town. Proposal responses should be directed to MMA. In regards to this RFP and subsequent
procurement process, vendors shall make NO CONTACTS, either written or verbal, with any Town of
Apex employee, staff member, or Town Council members during the period beginning with the
issuance of this document through approval of award unless authorized by the proposal or Town
representative. Any attempt by a Proposer to contact or influence a member or members of the
aforementioned will result in the immediate disqualification of the Proposer from award for
items or services on this RFP
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