2. Scope of Services. The successful vendor will be responsible for and agree to do all of the following: A. Conduct and/or complete a comprehensive study on: (1) the operations and practices of PMBs; (2) the relationships and interactions between PBMs and other actors and participants in the drug supply chain such as drug manufacturers, drug wholesalers, and pharmacy services administration organizations; and (3) the resulting effects of the practices and relationships studied in subparts (1) and (2) on prescription drug costs, the practice of pharmacy, and consumer access to medications. B. Communicate regularly with the Agency and others identified by the Agency on the details, progress, scope, and results of the comprehensive study undertaken by the vendor, as well as any other areas of potential importance or concern to the Agency identified by the vendor that are relevant to the scope and operation of pharmacy benefit managers in the State of Alabama and/or to the study in which the vendor is engaged on behalf of the Agency. C. Draft a report that contains a detailed summary of the data and findings from the comprehensive study, as well as recommendations on best practices or courses of action regarding the scope and operation of PBMs in the State of Alabama based on the results of the comprehensive study and the concerns addressed by the Legislature in Act 2025-130. D. Track and record all data sources relied upon or used in the completion of the study and the report performed in furtherance of this Request for Proposal. E. Provide monthly reports to the Agency regarding the status and progress of the study and report, starting within thirty days of the end of each prearranged and agreed upon reporting period. In furtherance thereof, unless agreed otherwise by the Agency, the vendor will hold monthly conference calls or face to face meetings with the Agency regarding the status and progress of the study and report and will keep the Agency apprised of any problems or issues with the completion of the study and report in the timeframe agreed upon by the parties. Additionally, failure of the successful vendor to make reports in a timely manner will constitute a material breach of any contract existing between the vendor and the Agency. F. Complete the study and report, and provide it to the Agency, the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, and the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives by no later than December 1, 2025.
