Outpatient pharmacy cost containment

The State of West Virginia is requesting proposals for outpatient pharmacy cost containment management advisory services under ARFP 0225 PEI2600000001, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The procurement is issued under an Agency Master Agreement structure and seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive pharmacy cost containment solutions, including pharmaceutical benefit management, cost containment strategy implementation, and pharmacy network management for the state's outpatient pharmacy program. Vendors must demonstrate experience in pharmacy benefit management, cost containment strategies, and state program administration. The commodity code is 80100000 (management advisory services).

Funding derives from the state's Medicaid program and related healthcare appropriations. The contract term and renewal options are contingent upon vendor performance and state budgetary considerations.

The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) is also involved in this procurement; the original RFP was issued by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Addendum 1 has been issued and modifies requirements for pharmacy benefit management services; prospective bidders must review both the original RFP and the addendum in their entirety.

Samuel H Revercomb is the buyer and primary contact at (304) 558-7850 or Samuel.H.Revercomb@wv.gov. Vendors must complete the ARFP form with company information, including FEIN number, and submit pricing for the services outlined. All offers are subject to the terms and conditions contained in the complete solicitation documents.