Dental and Vision Benefits (Main Project)

The City of Chesapeake is seeking proposals for dental and vision benefit plans through a solicitation numbered 26-223-6328, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026. The contract covers benefits for approximately 3,462 full-time municipal employees, around 400 covered retirees, and roughly 17 part-time employees who are eligible for healthcare benefits. Current offerings include two dental plans through Anthem and two vision plans through Davis Vision. Eligibility for benefits is based on the date of hire and hours worked; employees hired between the 1st and 15th of a month are eligible starting the first of the following month, while those hired after the 15th start on the first of the subsequent month. Dependents eligible for coverage include legal spouses and children up to age 26. Part-time employees must average at least 30 hours per week to qualify, while seasonal, temporary, internship, and contracted employees are excluded. The solicitation is managed by the City of Chesapeake's Human Resources department, located in Virginia, with points of contact including Human Resources Manager Kim Harrison and Procurement Specialist Kimberly White. This contract opportunity aims to maintain or improve upon the City's existing dental and vision benefit offerings. The City explicitly outlines eligibility criteria and benefit commencement timelines to ensure clarity in plan administration and participant coverage. Interested parties can access more details and submit proposals through the City of Chesapeake procurement portal.