SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · INLAND EMPIRE HEALTH PLAN
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RFP for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services by Inland Empire Health Plan seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive PBM services. Key dates: open June 11, 2026; questions due June 30, 2026; close July 14, 2026.
This RFP contains a list of requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services on behalf of IEHP. IEHP’s Procurement Department is soliciting responses from qualified vendors to address the stated requirements of this RFP. A “Qualified Bidder”, for the purpose of this RFP, is one that can reliably and provide the required services to IEHP for the entire term of the agreement. This RFP outlines the requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services for IEHP. IEHP’s Procurement Department is soliciting responses from qualified vendors capable of meeting these expectations. A “Qualified Bidder” is an organization that can reliably and consistently deliver comprehensive PBM services for the full agreement term.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 11th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 30th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 14th 2026, 2:00 PM PDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Certification Binding Bidder's Response (Must complete IEHP-provided document) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Non-Disclosure Agreement (Must be emailed to IEHP) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Certification of Non-Debarment (Must complete IEHP-provided document) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Non-Collusion Declaration (must submit IEHP-provided document) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Local Preference Affidavit (Must submit IEHP-provided document) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional | |
| Contractor's Certificate Regarding Workers Compensation | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Acknowledgment of Non-Negotiable Contract Terms (IEHP-Provided form) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Company W-9 Form Listing Company's TIN | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Evidence of Insurability (ACORD Certificate of Insurance) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Business License(s) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Proof of Registration: Bidders must provide proof of current corporate registration with their state of incorporation. Upon provisional award and contract execution, the selected bidder will be required to register with the California Secretary of State, or, if not incorporated, provide proof of tax registration with the California Franchise Tax Board. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Company Hierarchy (President, Vice President, Company Officers, etc.) and an organizational chart. The organizational chart shall clearly identify all staff members that will provide services under this contract. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Credentials/Certifications/Licenses | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Account Management Narrative | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| List of three (3) contracts of similar value awarded to your company in the past three (3) years. Include the year, type of services, dollar amounts, services provided, location, contracting company, contact name, and phone number. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Policy and Procedures document detailing Bidder’s background checking procedures and the name of any external company utilized to perform this service. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Pricing Narrative | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Redacted Pricing Narrative | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Financial Statements | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| IEHP Security Risk Assessment | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Data Sharing Assessment | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Vendor Security Documents Checklist | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Bidder’s Security Documents | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Annual Report for publicly traded companies, or if privately held, details of financial stability. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Bidder’s Standard Agreement Template, including detailed pricing and Scope of Work (for consideration). If not available, include a detailed proposal on Bidder’s letterhead including detailed pricing and Scope of Work (for consideration). | File Type: Word (.doc, .docx) | Multiple | Required | |
| Financial Attachments (Excel) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Sample Standard Reports: Example REbate Report at the Claim Level and by NDC and estimated rebating reporting by the Plan Level (Q. 11 Long Form) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Sample Proposed Documents: Provide the Proposed IEHP's Pharmacy Network Directory by LOB as Excel file with the minimum of the following columns: Pharmacy NPI, Type, Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code +4. (Q. 18 Long Form) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | |
| Bidder Attachments | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Optional | |
| References (Q-39FT) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Company Profile and Evaluation Criteria (Q-49CV) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Bidder's DUNS Number | Data Type: Number | N/A | Required | |
| IEHP is a public agency with a Board of Directors composed of elected officials and public members. The elected officials are restricted from voting on any action concerning a contract whose owners have made a campaign contribution of $250 or more in the previous 12 months. To assist them in their decision-making process, please indicate the owners of the company, and if any contributions were made to the Elected Officials. | Data Type: Text | N/A | Required | |
| Bidders must certify that it or any of its subcontractors do not appear on State and Federal exclusionary lists | Data Type: True/False | N/A | Required | |
| Requirements & Rules (Q-28QW) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Delegated Services Responsibility Matrix (Q-38GL) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Terms (Q-13IT) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Financials (Q-27KW) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Questionnaire (Q-56CD) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Contractual Requirements (Q-03PR) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Performance Guarantees (Q-68FG) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Long Form (Q-48EM) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Please log in to download the Response Template. |
| Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Program | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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