Pharmacy Benefit Management for the City of Asheville

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) partner to administer its municipal pharmacy benefit program. The selected vendor will be responsible for managing member experience, clinical program support, financial performance, reporting transparency, and coordination with other city vendors. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026, with an optional pre‑proposal virtual meeting on October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026. The contract is expected to commence on July 1, 2027. • Scope includes full PBM services: formulary management, claims processing, rebate negotiations, and analytics reporting. • Must support city‑wide employee health plans and meet defined financial and clinical objectives. • Required to provide transparent reporting dashboards and coordinate with existing city health‑care vendors. • Vendor must demonstrate experience with municipal or large‑scale PBM contracts and possess appropriate certifications. • Evaluation will consider cost‑effectiveness, service quality, technology platform, and compliance with applicable regulations.