Addendum_3_-_Rx_RFP_Announcement.pdf

This is an addendum to a competitive solicitation issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Tampa, Florida, for comprehensive medical and pharmacy benefit services. Addendum 3, issued November 11, 2025, modifies the original RFP 25598-DST solicitation by establishing pre-qualification requirements for proposers intending to submit pharmacy services proposals. Prospective vendors must complete and submit two required attachments—Attachment A (Medical/Rx Read Me First & RFP Instructions) and Attachment C (Rx Minimum Requirements)—both available in VendorLink. These completed attachments must be emailed to contractsupport@hcps.net no later than November 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST, with the email subject line "Response to 25598-RFP-DST Rx Only." The addendum reiterates that proposers must acknowledge receipt of this addendum with their bid submission on the form provided in the original competitive solicitation.

The addendum does not address pricing terms, set-asides, or other financial considerations, as it serves primarily as a procedural modification clarifying pre-qualification requirements for pharmacy services proposals. The original RFP anticipated proposals due December 12, 2025, with evaluation based on a 100-point scoring system. Minimum requirements for pharmacy vendors include at least five years of pharmacy benefit management experience in Florida, registration with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, and network accessibility of 95% or greater. HCPS is transitioning from a fully insured model through Aetna to a self-funded approach effective January 1, 2026, with four proposal structure options available to vendors: self-funded ASO with carved-in or carved-out pharmacy, or self-funded TPA with carved-in or carved-out pharmacy. The procurement covers approximately 24,328 eligible employees with current enrollment of 19,121 participants, including active employees, retirees, and COBRA participants, with contract effectiveness January 1, 2027.