Healthcare Consulting Services

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a public pension fund and entity of the State of Texas, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) # TRS000412 to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive healthcare consulting services. The requested services include expertise in plan design, pricing initiatives, clinical delivery, population health, procurement and contracting assistance, and vendor oversight. These services shall support TRS in providing choice in medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans that result in the lowest cost, highest quality, and best patient experience for participants. The RFP outlines the scope of work, approval criteria, reporting requirements, and contract terms. Proposals are due by August 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Central time. TRS reserves the right to award one or more contracts and may cancel the solicitation, make awards for some but not all categories, or make no awards. The evaluation process includes an administrative screening, proposal evaluation, and optional presentation and best and final offer rounds, considering factors such as qualifications, key personnel experience, technical approach, and pricing.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any listed award values or budget ranges, but indicates that TRS does not guarantee a minimum amount of work or expenditures.