AmeriCorp Member Insurance Coverage

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection intends to award a single-source contract to Special Markets Insurance Consultants, Inc. (SMIC) for health insurance coverage for 65 AmeriCorps members serving in the Florida Conservation Corps, under the federal AmeriCorps program (CFDA 94.006). This procurement is not competitive and is justified under Florida Statute 287.057, as SMIC is the only entity authorized by The Corps Network to provide health insurance that meets all federal AmeriCorps minimum benefit standards, including a maximum annual deductible of $750, an out-of-pocket maximum of $4,250, co-pays of 20% in-network and 50% out-of-network, a minimum benefit of $50,000 per occurrence, and coverage for physician services, hospitalization, emergency care, prescription drugs, and limited mental health and substance abuse services. Coverage must be provided for up to 364 days per member and must comply with the Affordable Care Act’s Minimum Essential Coverage requirements. The total estimated contract value is $254,000, with no line-item detail or options provided. The contract is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with Kimberly Bowling serving as the primary point of contact for procurement matters and Adriana Betancourt as the proposed program coordinator. Performance occurs statewide across Florida where AmeriCorps members are deployed, and acceptance is based solely on compliance with federal grant and insurance standards, not physical delivery. No FAR clauses, packaging, marking, or delivery logistics requirements are applicable due to the service-based nature of the contract. Protests must be filed by June 24, 2026, to the Agency Clerk at the Department of Environmental Protection, and failure to file a protest or post the required bond within the timeframe waives any rights under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. SMIC is designated as the exclusive provider due to its contractual relationship with The Corps Network, and no other vendors are eligible to offer compliant coverage. No socioeconomic certifications, UEI or CAGE codes, or formal representations are provided in the documentation, and no electronic invoicing or payment office details are specified.