Excess Workers’ Compensation

Northside Independent School District is soliciting sealed bids under RFP 2026-099 for Excess Workers’ Compensation insurance. This solicitation replaces RFP 2023-166 and requires all interested vendors to respond to maintain their business relationship with the District. The District currently utilizes a self-insured workers’ compensation program with a retention policy of 500,000 dollars per claim, with claims administered by Sedgwick. The resulting contract will have a term of one year with the option for two additional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT via the Bonfire portal. The award will be based on the best value rather than the lowest price, with evaluation weights assigned to purchase price (30 percent), the extent to which services meet District needs (25 percent), quality of services (15 percent), long-term cost (10 percent), other relevant factors (10 percent), and reputation (5 percent). Mandatory submission documents include a proposal acknowledgement, vendor and EDGAR certifications, a price sheet, and a certification of insurance. Vendors must also provide at least three professional references and comply with Texas Education Code Section 44.031, as well as specific District policies regarding DEI duties and prohibited instruction.