Amendment One Pharmacy Benefit Management Services
| Agency: | Southwest Missouri State University |
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| State: | Missouri |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Solicitation No: | 8274-22 |
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| Solicitation Number | Posted Date | Return Date | Description | Buyer Name |
| 8274-22 | 03-13-24 | 03-22-24 |
Amendment One
Pharmacy Benefit Management Services |
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The Board of Governors of Missouri State University
Office of Procurement Services
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897
Telephone: 417.836.5260
AMENDMENT ONE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 8274-22
March 13, 2024
Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Services
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027
Plus Four University Optional One-Year Renewals
RFP Amendment One addresses Questions submitted by potential contractors, along
with the Responses provided by the University. See page two (2) of this amendment.
All else remains unchanged. Proposals remain due at the time and date shown.
The contractor must acknowledge receipt of, and compliance with, this amendment by
signing and returning the amendment as part of the contractor’s proposal.
Date and Time Returnable: 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024
Michael Wills E-mail: mikewills@missouristate.edu Telephone: 417.836.6583
By signing below and submitting a response to this RFP, Contractor agrees to furnish
items and/or services pursuant to all requirements and specifications contained in this
RFP, upon either the receipt of an authorized purchase order from Missouri State
University, or receipt of a countersigned copy of the RFP.
Either occurrence shall be agreed by the parties as forming a binding contract pursuant
to the terms of the RFP set forth herein. Contractor agrees that, subject to the terms of
this RFP, any exceptions to the RFP, or other changes could disqualify the Contractor
from consideration in University’s final award.
Contractor Company Name
Date
Mailing Address
Telephone
City
State
Zip Code Facsimile
Contact Person(s)
E-Mail(s)
Printed Name
Authorized Signature
For University Use Only:
Accepted by the Missouri State University as Follows: In its entirety.
Printed Name and Title
Authorized Signature
Michael Wills, Director of
Procurement Services
Title
Contract Number:
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1. Does the University prefer a pass through deal?
The University prefers a lowest net cost arrangement and will entertain
both traditional and pass-through arrangements.
2. Please provide the NABP or NPI for the In-house pharmacy.
The NPI is: 1700891330, the NCPDP is: 2610118.
3. Should we assume pay as submit for the in-house pharmacy?
Yes.
4. What percent of the claims run through the in-house pharmacy?
Approximately 50%.
5. Are there any 340B claims?
No.
6. Given the extent of the RFP and the tight turnaround timeline, will MSU consider
a response extension to 3/29?
No.
7. Who is the MSU broker? Please provide contact information.
Med-Pay and Leaf Health are the parties consulting on this RFP. There is
no broker.
8. Does Mager’s Pharmacy only service employees including university students?
Can members of the community also fill prescriptions at the pharmacy?
Magers Health & Wellness Center Pharmacy serves the entire Missouri
State University community as a source for prescription and non-
prescription medications. The pharmacy can fill prescriptions from Magers
Health Center providers, as well as health care providers licensed to
practice anywhere in the United States.
9. Is the pharmacy set up as “bill and remit” or “no bill, no pay”?:
Bill & Remit – The PBM produces an invoice to the client and pays the
pharmacy directly for identified claims in a particular billing period.
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10. Can you confirm which of the below pricing options the client leverages today for
their onsite pharmacy?
Use of submitted acquisition cost + dispensing fee – Client will adjudicate
upon submission of a claim of their own acquisition cost pricing and
dispensing fees.
11. Does the client have any sort of procurement sourcing program or manufacturer
assistance program implemented today?
No.
12. Is Mager’s Pharmacy a 340B entity?
No.
13. Please advise if PBMs should also submit a redacted copy of their proposal.
This RFP is subject to the Open Records law of the State of Missouri
(RSMo 610.021), so please use your discretion.
14. In regard to the AP Vendor Registration Form, understanding that Visa payments
are the preferred method for payment, does the University also accept ACH
payments? If so, should PBMs leave this page blank?
Currently, the University makes payments to the PBM via check. Other
options may be available for discussion.
15. Will the University accept a standard contract in lieu of an executable contract?
No.
16. Will the Leaf Health questionnaire (included at tail end of RFP doc) be provided
in original excel format? It is difficult to follow and respond to via pdf.
Yes.
17. Is a sample contract acceptable submittal as part of our RFP response?
No.
18. Can you provide Census file data?
Yes. A census will be provided to each potential contractor under separate
cover.
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19. Do PBMs need to comply with accessibility standards – can we stipulate that we
will commit to being compliant if awarded business?
Yes.
20. Is an electronic signature acceptable for the original hard copy response or is a
wet signature required.
Wet signature.
21. Would it be acceptable to provide the electronic copy via email by the due date of
03/22/24, with a hard copy to follow to be delivered by 03/26/24?
No. Hard copy is due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024.
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