27RFP016 - Request for Proposals 27RFP016 Employee Pharmacy Benefit Management Services

AI Summary

Austin ISD seeks proposals for Pharmacy Benefit Management services to support its self-funded employee health plan, aiming to improve clinical outcomes, member experience, transparency, and cost optimization.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 245163
Type / RFx: RFP
Status: Open
Level: education
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: Invalid Date
NAICS Code: 524210 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Austin Independent School District
State: Texas
Agency: Austin Independent School District

Description

The Austin Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms/vendors to provide Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services and innovative pharmacy solutions for the District's self-funded employee health plan. The District intends to evaluate traditional, alternative, and emerging pharmacy models that complement its existing medical plan while improving clinical outcomes, enhancing member experience, increasing transparency, and optimizing overall pharmacy costs. This RFP is strictly for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services to run in conjunction with our existing primary medical plan.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: NIGP 91840 Employee Benefits Consulting NIGP 95348 Health and Hospitalization Insurance, Including Dental and Visual Insurance NIGP 95352 Insurance and Insurance Services (Not otherwise classified) NIGP 94976 Self Insured Program, Medical NIGP 94977 Self Insured Program, Prescription Drug

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	Jul 17th 2026, 12:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	Jul 28th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Aug 4th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT	N/A

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement
Vendor Proposal	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Required Forms (completed and signed)	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
RFP Vendor Response Form Spreadsheet Template	File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx)	Multiple	Required
Formulary Disruption Results Form Template	File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx)	Multiple	Required

Attachments

Key dates

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Invalid DateResponses Due

AI classification tags

pharmacy benefit management employee health plan pharmacy services health insurance services employee benefits consulting self funded health plan clinical outcomes improvement pharmacy cost optimization member experience enhancement

Frequently asked questions

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.