Pharmacy Benefits Management Services for the City of Houston’s Self-Funded Medical Plans

The City of Houston is seeking qualified firms to deliver third-party Pharmacy Benefits Management services for its self-funded medical benefit plans, with the goal of ensuring cost-effective and high-quality prescription drug coverage for employees and their dependents. The selected vendor will be responsible for administering all aspects of PBM services, including formulary management, claims processing, network contracting, utilization management, and drug pricing strategies, all aligned with the City’s objectives to control costs while maintaining access to necessary medications. The initial contract term is five years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, making the total potential duration of the agreement up to seven years. Proposals must be submitted in response to solicitation RFP-2026-0020, with a deadline of September 17, 2026, and the opportunity is open to firms without specific set-aside restrictions. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, and all necessary information is available through the BeaconBid portal. Angelita Garcia of the City of Houston serves as the primary point of contact for questions and correspondence, reachable via email or phone. The contract will be managed locally within Texas, with performance expected to support the City’s self-funded health plans statewide, without restrictions on the vendor’s physical location as long as services are delivered effectively to City beneficiaries.