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RESOLUTION QUALIFYING AND AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CVS PHARMACY, INC. DBA CAREMARKPCS HEALTH, LLC TO PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TO THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND TERMINATING DECEMBER 31, 2028, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(M)
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic ("County") is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic ("Board") is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board is committed to exploring appropriate means of reducing the expenses associated with employee health benefits; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(m), any contract the amount of which exceeds the bid threshold may be negotiated by the Board without public advertising for bids and bidding thereof, if the subject matter of the contract is for insurance, including the purchase of insurance coverage and consultant services, which exception shall be in accordance with the requirements for extraordinary unspecifiable services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, et seq., the Purchasing Agent issued RFQ-26-002, Re-Bid Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services ("RFQ-26-002"), seeking qualifications for a pool of vendors to administer the County's prescription drug benefit program on an as-needed basis during calendar years 2026, 2027, and 2028; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, the County's request for qualifications is a fair and open process, specifically, the request for qualifications to provide prescription drug benefit program administration services to the County is publicly advertised, awarded under a process that provides for public solicitation of qualifications, established the basis of an ward and disclosure process documented in writing prior to any solicitation, and is publicly opened and announced when awarded; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2024, the Board passed Resolution No. R-24-242, qualifying and awarding a contract to Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc. to serve as insurance consultant for the County for a three (3) year term, commencing June 1, 2024 and expiring May 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC was the only vendor that submitted qualifications responsive to RFQ-26-002, which the County's insurance consultant, Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc., is recommending to the Board for qualification; and
WHEREAS, Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc. is further recommending an award of contract to CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC for a three (3) year term, commencing January 1, 2026 and terminating December 31, 2028, to serve as the County's prescription benefit program administrator on an as-needed basis; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq., CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying the vendor is not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC is not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the August 27, 2025 Administration and Finance Committee meeting, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(m), the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the following:
1. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC is hereby qualified to serve as prescription benefit program administrator for the County of Passaic, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in RFQ-26-002.
2. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC is awarded a three (3) year contract to provide pharmacy benefit manager services to the County of Passaic, on an as-needed basis, commencing January 1, 2026 and terminating December 31, 2028.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board shall print, in the official newspaper, a brief notice stating the nature, duration, service, and amount of the contract awarded to CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC, and maintain a copy of this Resolution on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution, including executing a contract with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CaremarkPCS Health, LLC.
NB September 9, 2025