Employee Benefits- Life/STD/FSA/HSA/COBRA

The Tempe Union High School District is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 27-011CH-32RFP to secure a provider for the administration of employee benefits, including Basic and Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Spending Account, and COBRA administration. The intended contract period runs from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032. Key requirements include the waiver of pre-existing condition limitations for initially enrolled employees and dependents, the elimination of active-at-work restrictions, and a guarantee that no employee suffers a loss of benefits during a carrier change. The selected vendor must provide a designated account management team, bilingual educational materials, and attendance at four days of annual open enrollment meetings in Tempe, Arizona. The award process utilizes a point formula system across three phases: initial evaluation, vendor interviews, and a best and final offer. Evaluation factors include responsiveness, cost, and past performance, with a minimum of 500 technical points required to proceed to price evaluation. The District intends to award the least number of vendors necessary, with contracts potentially awarded by individual product lines. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by November 19, 2026. The contract is subject to Arizona Revised Statutes and School District Procurement Rules, featuring a zero-tolerance gift policy and net 30-day payment terms. Implementation must be completed 60 days prior to open enrollment, with a required 45-day support period following the July 1 effective date.