•a self-funded Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan;

•a self-funded Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) medical plan; and/or,

•a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

together with a National Prescription Drug Plan defined as a self-funded prescription benefit program to be offered to Citizens’ employees, effective January 1, 2023 (Services).

Replies will be accepted from Vendors that can provide the PPO, EPO, and a HDHP, together with a National Prescription Drug Plan. Separate Vendors, who can only provide a stand-alone National Prescription Drug Plan will also be accepted. Replies for the combined Medical Plan with a Prescription Drug Plan will be evaluated and scored separately from the stand-alone National Prescription Drug Plan replies. Although Citizens may prefer one Vendor to provide both products, Citizens may choose to award separate contracts to separate Vendors. The Services are more fully described in Section 2 of this ITN.

Each Vendor may not submit more than one Reply to this ITN. However, during the negotiations phase, a Vendor may propose alternative solutions as Citizens’ interests and needs become more detailed.

All Vendors should familiarize themselves with all requirements of this solicitation before submitting a Reply.

https://www.citizensfla.com/solicitations

Please refer to the solicitation documents which can be found at the link above for additional information and important dates.

 

 
Please direct all questions to:
Leslie Williams
Phone: (850) 521-8321
 
2101 Maryland Circle
Tallahassee FL, 32303
 
Email: Leslie.Williams@Citizensfla.com
 
Any person with a disability requiring special accommodations at the pre-solicitation conference and/or bid/proposal opening shall contact purchasing at the phone number above at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
 
The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida.
 
Certified Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process.