STATEMENT_OF_NO_BID.pdf

This document is a Statement of No Bid form issued by the Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services Department in Tampa, Florida, related to the Medical/Rx Request for Proposals (RFP 25598-DST). The form provides a standardized template for vendors to formally decline participation in HCPS competitive solicitations. The Medical/Rx RFP seeks comprehensive medical benefits and prescription drug services for approximately 24,328 eligible employees, with current enrollment of 19,121 participants, covering active employees, under-age-65 retirees, Medicare-eligible retirees, and COBRA participants, effective January 1, 2027. HCPS is transitioning from a fully insured Aetna model through December 31, 2025, to a self-funded approach beginning January 1, 2026, with three new medical plans. Vendors may propose one of four structures: self-funded Administrative Services Only (ASO) with pharmacy benefits either carved in or carved out, or self-funded Third-Party Administrator (TPA) options with the same pharmacy configurations. The solicitation deadline for proposals is December 12, 2025, submitted through VendorLink, with the last day for technical questions on November 20, 2025.

Vendors declining to bid must complete and return the Statement of No Bid form via www.myvendorlink.com or email to contractsupport@hcps.net and may indicate reasons such as not offering the product, insufficient time to respond, scheduling conflicts, inability to meet bond requirements, or other specified reasons. Failure to respond may result in vendor deletion from HCPS's qualified bidders list. The RFP evaluation uses a 100-point scoring system: 45 points for cost/value, 15 points for plan administration, 20 points for service capabilities, 15 points for network access, and 5 points for related experience and references. Minimum vendor requirements 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 more. HCPS historically pays approximately 91% of medical premiums, with current broker Aon Consulting receiving $3.62 per employee per month in medical commissions, capped at $825,000 annually. Vendors must complete federal certifications and comply with Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200 for federally funded purchases.