The Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) is seeking proposals from qualified Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) to manage administrative services for the Community Care Program, which serves medically underserved persons in Muscogee County. Proposals are due February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Vendors must register with the Team Georgia Marketplace to receive future procurement notifications. All communication must be in writing to the Purchasing Division. The city's standard payment term is usually net 30 days. The contract will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods. The city reserves the right to award this project or to reject any and all proposals. The evaluation process normally takes approximately 3 months before a recommendation is provided to Columbus Council for review.
The proposal submittal date is February 20, 2026, no later than 5:00 pm Eastern, as stated in the bid notice.
The city's standard payment term is usually net 30 days, after successful receipt of goods or services, according to the bid notice.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the city, taking into consideration total cost if determined and all other evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals, as stated in the bid notice.
The respondent must be organized for the purpose of providing third-party administrative services and must have at least five years of experience in Georgia with demonstrated effectiveness in administering healthcare-related programs, including claims processing, eligibility verification, and provider support, as stated in the bid notice.
A protest with respect to a request for proposals shall be submitted in writing no less than five 5 business days prior to the closing date of proposals, as stated in the bid notice.
