Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM)

The State of Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Division of Benefits Administration is soliciting a single Pharmacy Benefits Manager to provide comprehensive services across all plans offered by the State Group Insurance Program under RFP 31786-00191, with proposals due December 7, 2026. Execution of a nondisclosure agreement is mandatory before accessing detailed solicitation materials due to confidentiality restrictions under Tennessee Code Ann. 10-7-504(i).

Interested vendors must register with the State of Tennessee prior to proposal submission; registration typically requires 10 to 14 days. The scope covers PBM services for all SGIP plans. Confidentiality requirements are strict: suppliers must limit disclosure to employees with documented need to know, obtain written state approval before sharing any confidential information with third parties, and destroy all confidential state data upon contract termination in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines. Disputes are governed by Tennessee law and subject to the Tennessee Claims Commission or state and federal courts in Tennessee.

Heather Pease, Benefits and Contracting Assistant Director, serves as the Solicitation Coordinator and may be reached at 615-917-4165 or heather.pease@tn.gov.