The County issued a solicitation seeking a qualified company to provide prescription drug and/or dental care discount cards and related services to provide discount cards to El Paso County residents at no cost.

RFP Advertised:                      July 01, 2018 and July 08, 2018

RFP Opened:                          August 09, 2018

Vendors Notified:                    35

Vendors Responding:             2

Contract Term:                        3-year with 3 additional 1-year terms

In accordance with statute 2254, qualifications were received and evaluated by a committee consisting of representatives from the County Human Resources Department. The Purchasing Department staff facilitated the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria included:

• Discounts for prescription drugs and/or services                  

• Staff qualifications & availability

• Marketing plan                                                                     

• Local familiarity/local presence

• Conceptual treatment/components                                                     

• Experience                                                                           

• Reporting tools

The evaluation team reviewed, scored, and ranked the firm against the established criteria. Phoenix Benefits Management of Cumming, GA was reviewed and their submittal was determined to be the most advantageous offer.