AmeriCorp Member Insurance Coverage

This is a statutorily mandated fifteen-business-day advertisement for an intended single-source procurement by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for health insurance coverage under the Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program. The contract is designated as 2026SS019 and is intended to award coverage exclusively to Special Markets Insurance Consultants, Inc. (SMIC), the only entity authorized by The Corps Network to provide the required benefits for 65 full-time AmeriCorps members serving 1,700-hour terms. The insurance must comply with the Affordable Care Act and provide Minimum Essential Coverage, including physician services, hospital room and board, emergency care, X-ray and laboratory services, prescription drugs, and limited coverage for mental/nervous disorders and substance abuse. Financial terms require an annual deductible of no more than $750 per member, a maximum out-of-pocket expense of $4,250, a 20% co-pay for in-network services and 50% for out-of-network care, and a minimum benefit of $50,000 per occurrence. The coverage must be effective for exactly 364 days with no option for renewal or extension. The estimated contract value is $254,000, and the procurement is classified under NAICS code 84131602 for health or hospitalization insurance. The performance location is the state of Florida, with all services delivered to AmeriCorps members serving within the state. No competitive bidding is anticipated; this solicitation serves as a public notice period during which interested parties may submit information regarding their ability to fulfill the requirements, though no formal proposals or bid responses are sought. All communications must be directed to Kimberly Bowling at the Florida DEP office in Tallahassee, and any final decision to proceed with the single-source award will be made in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A-1.045 and §120.57(3), F.S. The deadline for receipt of any vendor information is June 18, 2026.