NOI + Selection Memo RFP No. HR-24-389.pdf
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- HR-24-389
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- Los Angeles County, California
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This Notice of Intent to Award is from the City of Long Beach Department of Financial Management regarding Request for Proposals No. HR-24-389 for comprehensive Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services. The RFP was released on May 14, 2024, soliciting proposals to deliver PBM services for the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) products. Five organizations submitted proposals by the June 4, 2024 deadline, with all deemed responsive to mandatory minimum qualification requirements. The evaluation committee assessed proposals based on four criteria: Organizational Capacity and Experience (30%), Method of Approach (40%), Communication and Reporting (20%), and Reasonableness of Cost (10%). CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C of Woonsocket, Rhode Island was selected as the intended awardee. The notice was issued on July 23, 2024, and work shall not commence without a signed purchase order from the City.
The evaluation committee comprised representatives from the City of Long Beach and external subject matter experts. CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C achieved the highest evaluation score of 91 percent, followed by CarelonRx, Inc. at 83 percent, Optum RX, Inc. at 81 percent, Rightway Healthcare, Inc. at 37 percent, and Sav-Rx Prescriptions Services, L.L.C at 31 percent. The selected vendor was chosen based on conformance of its proposal with the RFP requirements, proposed method of approach, reasonableness of cost, and demonstrated experience and expertise in conducting operations. The Notice of Intent to Award does not constitute a final award; the awarded vendor will receive a purchase order from the City of Long Beach to formally execute the contract.
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| HR-24-389 ~ Final.pdf | ||
| COLB_Bidder Release_Rx Claims Files_2023 CY Data.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2018 SPD City of Long Beach Prescription Drug Plan - HMO & PPO.pdf | ||
| HR-24-389 Addendum 1 QA Memo.at~1.pdf | ||
| Attachment A~6.pdf | ||
| COLB - Cost Proposal Template .xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| COLB_Member Level Census_1.5.2024.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| HR-24-389 ~ Narrative Proposal Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment B Equal Benefits Ordinace Form~33.pdf | ||
| 2014-2018 SPD COLB Prescription Drug Plan - HMO & PPO.pdf | ||
| NOI to Award (ShortList) RFP HR 24-389.pdf |
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Department of Financial Management 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 6th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6200
July 23, 2024
Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Request for Proposals No. HR-24-389
The City of Long Beach released Request for Proposals No. RFP HR-24-389 to deliver comprehensive Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services for its self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) products. Five (5) submissions were evaluated. Based on evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, and analysis of responses, it is the City’s intent to award contracts to:
• CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Thank you for your participation in the procurement process. The City of Long Beach regards your firm as an important and valuable provider of goods and/or services. If I can answer any further questions, please feel free to contact me at 562-570-6158 during normal business hours or by e-mail at RFPPurchasing@longbeach.gov.
Sincerely, Abraham Torres Abraham Torres, Asst. Administrative Analyst II
NOTE: This notice of Intent to Award does not constitute an award. The awarded vendor will receive a purchase order from the City of Long Beach. Work shall not commence without a signed purchase order.
mailto:RFPPurchasing@longbeach.gov
Memorandum
Date: July 23rd, 2024
To: Michelle Wilson, Purchasing Agent, Department of Financial Management
From: Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human Resources
Subject: Selection of RFP HR-24-389 Pharmacy Benefits Manager
Request for Proposal (RFP) HR-24-389 was released on May 14th, 2024, soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to deliver comprehensive Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services for its self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) products. By the June 4th deadline, five (5) organizations submitted proposals, all were deemed responsive to the mandatory minimum qualification requirements. A five-member evaluation committee comprised of representatives from the City of Long Beach and external subject matters, evaluated the proposals based upon the following criteria:
• Organizational Capacity and Experience (30%)
• Method of Approach (40%)
• Communication and Reporting (20%)
• Reasonableness of Cost (10%)
After a thorough and extensive evaluation process, the evaluation committee selected one ( 1) organization as it best met the above listed criteria.
• CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Final scores for all evaluated proposals are shown in the table below:
Vendor Name Score (out of possible 100)
CarelonRx, Inc. (CarelonRx) 83%
CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C 91%
Optum RX, Inc. 81%
Rightway Healthcare, Inc. 37%
Sav-Rx Prescriptions Services, L.L.C 31%
July 23, 2024 Selection of RFP HR-24- 389 Pharmacy Benefits Manager
These organizations were chosen because of the conformance of their proposals with the RFP, the proposed method of approach to deliver comprehensive Pharmacy Benefits Management services, the reasonableness of cost providing those services, and their experience and expertise in conducting their operations.
Should additional information be required, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Approved by Purchasing:
Michelle Wilson, Purchasing Agent Date
7/23/24
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