Notice of Intent to Award for RFP 260000000347

This Notice of Intent to Award represents a procurement by Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for Pharmacy Benefits Administrator (PBA) services under RFP 260000000347. The solicitation, posted December 15, 2025, sought a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive pharmacy claims processing and manufacturer drug rebate administration services. The RFP required a 49-day response period with proposals due February 2, 2026, and established a contract term of three years with up to four optional renewal years. Evaluation was conducted by a Joint Evaluation Committee comprising representatives from DTMB and MDHHS pharmacy management divisions, utilizing a best value approach that assessed technical capability, experience, and pricing competitiveness. The successful bidder was required to achieve a minimum technical score of 692 points out of 865 possible points to qualify for pricing evaluation, with Prime Therapeutics State Government Solutions LLC achieving 849 points and meeting all qualification requirements. The Notice of Intent to Award was posted March 9, 2026, with a response period extending through March 23, 2026, allowing unsuccessful bidders time to request debriefing sessions from Solicitation Manager Marissa Gove.

The award recommendation was made to Prime Therapeutics State Government Solutions LLC based on competitive pricing and demonstrated capacity to deliver both required service components. The three-year base contract value is $36,826,061.00, pending State Administrative Board approval, representing the second-round pricing reduction from the vendor's initial proposal. The procurement structure included three distinct packages: Package A, Package B, and Package C, with the final awarded amounts totaling the recommended contract value. Only one proposal was received in response to this solicitation. Unsuccessful bidders may request debriefing sessions through the Solicitation Manager at govem1@michigan.gov or 517-449-8952. The specific criteria regarding set-asides, disadvantaged business enterprise designations, incumbent vendor information, or technology integration requirements were not detailed in the available documentation.