Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a subcontractor to manage its pharmacy benefit program, encompassing the full scope of prescription drug services including retail and mail-order pharmacy networks, specialty and maintenance medication coverage, formulary design, and implementation of cost containment measures. This contract requires the vendor to establish and maintain a comprehensive network that ensures access to medications while optimizing affordability and efficiency for the city’s beneficiaries. The management of drug benefits must align with best practices in pharmaceutical oversight, including clinical review, therapeutic substitution, prior authorization protocols, and adherence support programs to improve health outcomes. The opportunity is open for submission until August 12, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 3, 2026, under NAICS code 424690 which classifies the work within pharmaceutical and medical product wholesale distribution. The contract is structured as a subcontract and does not specify any set-aside status or targeted small business preferences. Performance of the work is tied to the City of St. Joseph, Missouri, though the exact location for service delivery is not detailed. Interested parties must access the official bid portal through the provided link for complete submission guidelines and additional documentation required for proposal preparation.