Lamar Consolidated Independent School District - Medical Administration, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Claims Payor Services, Dental, HSA Administration, and Cobra Administration - 03-2026TB - 2026
- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Lamar CISD (LCISD) is requesting proposals for comprehensive employee benefits administration services, including ASO medical administration, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), third-party administrator (TPA) claims payor services, dental plans, health savings account (HSA) administration, and COBRA administration. The district serves approximately 50,000 students across 58 campuses and 9 district sites in Fort Bend County, Texas. The resulting contract will have an effective date of September 1, 2027, with an initial term of 1 year and 4 optional annual renewals. Submissions are due electronically via IonWave by October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT, with a question deadline of September 17, 2026. Vendors must complete all workbook pages, provide standard pricing, and adhere to specified commissions and allowances including a $120,000 annual general purpose allowance, $60,000 implementation credit, $30,000 wellness allowance, and $60,000 communication allowance.
Fixed Costs (30%), Cost of Care (40%), Quality of Goods and Services (20%), Credibility and Proposal Specification (10%)
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Summary
Lamar CISD (LCISD) is requesting proposals for comprehensive employee benefits administration services, including ASO medical administration, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), third-party administrator (TPA) claims payor services, dental plans, health savings account (HSA) administration, and COBRA administration.
The district serves approximately 50,000 students across 58 campuses and 9 district sites in Fort Bend County, Texas. The resulting contract will have an effective date of September 1, 2027, with an initial term of 1 year and 4 optional annual renewals. Submissions are due electronically via IonWave by October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT, with a question deadline of September 17, 2026. Vendors must complete all workbook pages, provide standard pricing, and adhere to specified commissions and allowances including a $120,000 annual general purpose allowance, $60,000 implementation credit, $30,000 wellness allowance, and $60,000 communication allowance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Conflict of Interest Form
- Completed 1295 Form
- Completed W-9 Form
- Reference Questionnaire
- Edgar Certifications
- ASO Pricing Sheet
- Dental Pricing Sheet
- Repricing Summary
- Repricing Based on Broad PPO Network
- 3 Digit Zipcode
- Physician Disruption
- Facility Disruption
- Submit to
- https://lcisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=196&SourceType=2
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Fort Bend County, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lamar Consolidated Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://lcisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=196&SourceType=2.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Fixed Costs (30%), Cost of Care (40%), Quality of Goods and Services (20%), Credibility and Proposal Specification (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lamar Consolidated Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Lamar Consolidated Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Conflict of Interest Form, Completed 1295 Form, Completed W-9 Form, Reference Questionnaire, Edgar Certifications, ASO Pricing Sheet, Dental Pricing Sheet, Repricing Summary, Repricing Based on Broad. Review the full document from Lamar Consolidated Independent School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fort Bend County, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.