Michigan State University - Retiree Benefits Administration - RFP#953876 - 2026
Michigan State UniversityHigher Ed · East Lansing, MI- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 19 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kathleen Perron
The 30-second brief
Michigan State University (MSU) is soliciting proposals for the administration and delivery of retiree medical and prescription drug benefits effective January 1, 2028. The scope includes plan administration, provider and pharmacy access, eligibility and enrollment support, member service and communications, clinical and care management programs, reporting, compliance support, implementation, and coordination across pre-65 medical, pre-65 prescription drug, Medicare Advantage, and stand-alone Part D programs for approximately 1,600 pre-65 members and 7,200 Medicare-eligible members. Responses are due by November 16, 2026, at 3:00 pm Eastern, with a mandatory intent to bid due by October 28, 2026, and respondent questions due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation criteria include Financial Competitiveness (30%), Provider Disruption (15%), Formulary Disruption (15%), Clinical Programs and Care Management (15%), Retiree Experience (10%), Network Access (5%), Performance Guarantees (5%), and Innovation / Strategic Partnership (5%).
Financial Competitiveness 30%, Provider Disruption 15%, Formulary Disruption 15%, Clinical Programs and Care Management 15%, Retiree Experience 10%, Network Access 5%, Performance Guarantees 5%, Innovation / Strategic Partnership 5%
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Summary
Michigan State University (MSU) is soliciting proposals for the administration and delivery of retiree medical and prescription drug benefits effective January 1, 2028.
The scope includes plan administration, provider and pharmacy access, eligibility and enrollment support, member service and communications, clinical and care management programs, reporting, compliance support, implementation, and coordination across pre-65 medical, pre-65 prescription drug, Medicare Advantage, and stand-alone Part D programs for approximately 1,600 pre-65 members and 7,200 Medicare-eligible members. Responses are due by November 16, 2026, at 3:00 pm Eastern, with a mandatory intent to bid due by October 28, 2026, and respondent questions due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation criteria include Financial Competitiveness (30%), Provider Disruption (15%), Formulary Disruption (15%), Clinical Programs and Care Management (15%), Retiree Experience (10%), Network Access (5%), Performance Guarantees (5%), and Innovation / Strategic Partnership (5%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Financial Competitiveness 30%
- Provider Disruption 15%
- Formulary Disruption 15%
- Clinical Programs and Care Management 15%
- Retiree Experience 10%
- Network Access 5%
- Performance Guarantees 5%
- Innovation / Strategic Partnership 5%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Respondent Information Sheet
- Scope of Work
- Master Service Agreement
- Medicare Fully Insured Quote Template
- ASO Quote Template
- Provider Disruption Template
- Formulary Disruption Template
- GeoAccess Template
- Credits Template
- References Template
- Pricing proposal
- VPAT
- Submit to
- [email protected]
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Michigan State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kathleen Perron.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Michigan State University in MI, 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kathleen Perron. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Financial Competitiveness 30%, Provider Disruption 15%, Formulary Disruption 15%, Clinical Programs and Care Management 15%, Retiree Experience 10%, Network Access 5%, Performance Guarantees 5%, Innov..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Michigan State University?
All active and historical solicitations from Michigan State University are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Michigan State University regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Respondent Information Sheet, Scope of Work, Master Service Agreement, Medicare Fully Insured Quote Template, ASO Quote Template, Provider Disruption Template, Formulary Disruption Template, GeoAccess. Review the full document from Michigan State University for the complete list.