Employee Benefits-Dental and Vision

The Tempe Union High School District #213 is soliciting proposals for voluntary dental and vision insurance plans for its eligible employees and their legal dependents. The scope of work includes providing Voluntary PPO Dental, Voluntary DHMO Dental, and Voluntary Vision plans, with a strong preference for matching current plan designs as closely as possible. The contract is intended to run from March 15, 2027, through March 14, 2028, with the possibility of four additional one-year renewals based on funding and performance. Key deliverables include the provision of a designated account manager, customer service available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM AZ time, monthly enrollment and premium reports, and secure internet portals for both employer administration and employee claims tracking. Award decisions will be based on a point formula system totaling 1000 points, where offerors must score at least 500 points in the technical evaluation to be considered for price evaluation. The evaluation weights are distributed as follows: Responsiveness (35%), Qualifications (30%), Cost (25%), and References (10%). The contract is governed by Arizona School District Procurement Rules and requires compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, E-Verify, and various federal and state labor and non-discrimination laws. Additionally, the successful contractor must maintain general liability insurance with a limit of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars aggregate, and provide a local field representative throughout the contract period.