Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposal - Weight Management Program

Issuing Agency

Town of Apex

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Proposal - Weight Management Program
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

Description: The Town of Apex (“The Town”) is seeking proposals from qualified weight management vendors who can integrate GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (e.g., Wegovy, Zepbound) with lifestyle coaching to manage obesity and related conditions. The Town’s objectives in conducting this evaluation are: 1) to continue to provide access for plan members to GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity, 2) require engagement in a weight management program to encourage lifestyle and behavioral changes 3) lower Town expense related to GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity. Coverage for weight loss GLP-1 medications are currently covered under the group health plan. However, the Town is considering excluding the medication from the group health plan should they partner with a standalone weight management and GLP-1 vendor. Publication Date/Time: 2/12/2026 11:30 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/25/2026 3:00 PM Submittal Information: Samantha.Davis@MarshMMA.com Contact Person: Samantha Davis Marsh McLennan Agency Samantha.Davis@MarshMMA.com 919-376-6543 Miscellaneous: February 19th, 2026        Responses to Addenda Requests delivered via e-mail February 25th, 2026        Electronic copy of proposal delivered via secure e-mail due at 3pm ET March 2026        Selection and Notification of Vendors March 2026        Approval by Town Council March 2026        Begin Implementation and Benefit Plan Design Decisions July 1st, 2026 Contract Commences Related Documents: RFP GLP1 Vendors

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Request for Proposal

Request for Proposals for

Weight management program with access to

GLP-1 medications for obesity

Town of Apex

P.O. Box 550

Apex, North Carolina 27502

Proposals are due:

February 25th, 2026 by 3pm EST

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Table of Contents

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Town Background

1.3 Scope of Services

1.4 General Bidding Requirements

2.0 General Submittal Requirements

2.1 Proposal Contact

2.2 Proposal Submittal Requirements

2.3 Proposer Expenses

2.4 Interpretations, Discrepancies and Omissions

2.5 Tentative Schedule

2.6 General Clarifications and Questions

2.7 Finalists and Interviews

2.8 Award

2.9 Non-disclosure of Town Information

2.10 Retention of Proposer Material

3.0 General Terms and Conditions

3.1 Certification

3.2 Conflict of Interest

3.3 Assignment

3.4 Indemnification

3.5 Independent Contractor

3.6 Payment

3.7 Insurance

3.8 Governing Law

3.9 Confidential Information/Public Records Law

3.10 Compliance with Laws and Regulations

3.11 Acceptance

3.12 E-Verify

3.13 Iran Divestment Act

3.14 New Services

3.15 Anti-Human Trafficking

4.0 Detailed Submittal Requirements

4.1 Proposal Format

4.2 Executive Summary

4.3 Scope of Services

4.4 Company Background & Engagement Team Experience

4.5 Client References

4.6 Cost Proposal

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5.0 Attachments

5.1 Pharmacy claims data file

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR

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1 Introduction

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR

1.1 Introduction

The Town of Apex (“The Town”) is seeking proposals from qualified weight management

vendors who can integrate GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (e.g., Wegovy, Zepbound) with

lifestyle coaching to manage obesity and related conditions.

1.2 Town Background

The Town of Apex is a rapidly growing and developing area located just west of Raleigh, the

capitol of North Carolina. The Town was incorporated in 1873 and has an estimated population

of approximately 84,000 residents.

The Town offers comprehensive health benefits to active and retired employees and their

families. In addition, the Town has made a commitment to the overall health and wellbeing of

their employees through the Peak Wellness initiative. Employees are incentivized to improve

their health beyond annual screenings through fitness and nutrition.

The Town provides medical coverage through a self-funded medical plan administered by

Cigna. The Town’s pharmacy coverage is integrated through their medical administrator, Cigna.

Coverage for GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity are currently covered through the

group health plan and require member copay. The Town’s fiscal and benefit plan years begin

on July 1, with open enrollment being held during the month of May.

1.3 Scope of Services

The Town’s objectives in conducting this evaluation are: 1) to continue to provide access for

plan members to GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity, 2) require engagement in a

weight management program to encourage lifestyle and behavioral changes 3) lower Town

expense related to GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity.

The Town has roughly 686 employees enrolled on the group health plan and 1,161 members.

Coverage for weight loss GLP-1 medications are currently covered under the group health

plan. However, the Town is considering excluding the medication from the group health plan

should they partner with a standalone weight management and GLP-1 vendor.

1.4 General Bidding Requirements

To be considered as a qualified vendor to provide services as described in this request, vendors

must meet the following minimum requirements for consideration:

• Respondents must meet or exceed at least two of the ratings assigned by the

following rating companies:

Company Minimum Rating

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM VENDOR

o M. Best

A-

o Standard & Poor’s AA-

o Moody’s

Aa3

o Fitch

AAb

• Only companies with a home office in the United States will be considered. Vendors

headquartered outside the United States will not be included for consideration in this

procurement process.

• Vendors must be licensed in the State of North Carolina.

• Vendors must meet any additional financial and accounting standards as determined

by the Town of Apex

• Willingness to provide annual performance guarantees that are defined by the Town

and viewed quarterly

In addition, when responding to this RFP, please follow all instructions carefully. Please submit proposal

contents according to the outline specified and submit documents according to the instructions. Failure

to follow these instructions will be considered a non-responsive proposal and may result in immediate

elimination from further consideration.

By submitting a proposal, Proposers acknowledge that:

A) The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if it determines that select

proposals are not responsive to the RFP. The Town reserves the right to reconsider

any proposal submitted at any phase of the procurement. It also reserves the right to

meet with select Proposers at any time to gather additional information.

B) Proposals will be received by the Town of Apex, through their benefits consultant,

Marsh McLennan Agency at the time and method noted in Section 2.2. At that point,

The Town will close the receipt of proposals and begin the evaluation process. The

only information that will be released will be the names of the respondent(s). No other

information will be disclosed, except as required by the evaluation process, until a

contract is awarded.

2 General Submittal Requirements

2.1 Proposal Contact

This RFP and any subsequent action taken as a result thereof are issued by MMA on behalf of the

Town. Proposal responses should be directed to MMA. In regards to this RFP and subsequent

procurement process, vendors shall make NO CONTACTS, either written or verbal, with any Town of

Apex employee, staff member, or Town Council members during the period beginning with the

issuance of this document through approval of award unless authorized by the proposal or Town

representative. Any attempt by a Proposer to contact or influence a member or members of the

aforementioned will result in the immediate disqualification of the Proposer from award for

items or services on this RFP

Proposal Contact

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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