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Houston · Houston, TX

Third Party Administrator for Self-Funded Medical Benefit Plans

Due Aug 27, 2026·28 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Human Resources
Method
RFP
Category
Medical Structures, Prefabricated; Medical Consulting; Hospital and Medical Equipment, General, Maintenance and Repair; Professional Medical Services: Physicians, Pharmacists, and All Specialties; Medical and Dental Equipment and Supplies, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items
PIN
RFP-2026-0011
Location
Houston, TX
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
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Description

The City of Houston seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide third-party administrator (TPA) services and chronic disease management (CDM) services to the City’s self-funded medical benefit plans. The Human Resources department seeks to achieve greater efficiency, improved member experience, and enhanced health outcomes for City employees and their dependents. The contract term will be for a five (5) year initial term with two (2) one-year options to renew annually, for a maximum seven-year (7) contract.

Contact

Name
Susana Martinez
Phone
8323938726
Address
Houston, TX
Full source recordfrom City of Houston
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Details
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<p>See the submission instructions listed within the solicitation document.</p>
Opening Date
Utc Date
Aug 27, 2026
Specified Zone
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Type
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Title
Third Party Administrator for Self-Funded Medical Benefit Plans
Agency
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Name
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Location
Region
Abbr
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Name
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Refnum
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Type
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Medical Consulting
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<p><span>The City of Houston seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide third-party administrator (TPA) services and chronic disease management (CDM) services to the City’s self-funded medical benefit plans. The Human Resources department seeks to achieve greater efficiency, improved member experience, and enhanced health outcomes for City employees and their dependents. The contract term will be for a five (5) year initial term with two (2) one-year options to renew annually, for a maximum seven-year (7) contract.</span></p>
Published At
Jul 17, 2026
Primary Contact
Name
Susana Martinez
Email
susana.martinez@houstontx.gov
Phone
8323938726

Source: City of Houston (solicitation HOUSTON-198c3029-1789-4b38-b1ac-80286e078290), retrieved via the City of Houston BeaconBid portal. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.