GROUP VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PRODUCTS

Chesapeake Public Schools is seeking qualified insurance carriers to provide Group Voluntary Insurance Products to its approximately 6,000 employees, with services required to commence on January 1, 2027, following an Open Enrollment period in October 2026. The solicitation, numbered 72-2526 and issued on June 17, 2026, mandates that vendors offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including 24-hour Accident Insurance with AD&D coverage and no age-based benefit reductions, Critical Illness insurance with at least $30,000 guaranteed issue and 100% payout for invasive cancer, heart attack, stroke, and major organ transplant, Hospital Indemnity with composite rates, Non-integrated Short Term Disability offering 60% income replacement up to $1,400 weekly with a 0/7 elimination period, and Pet Insurance with direct bill payment and a minimum $7,000 annual maximum for accident-only or accident-and-illness coverage. Vendors must fully complete the Gallagher Voluntary Benefits Carrier Questionnaire and provide a detailed Performance Guarantee with measurable service standards and financial penalties for noncompliance. Proposals must be submitted electronically via OpenGov by 12:00 PM on July 13, 2026, and are evaluated based on Scope of Services (50%), Rates/Pricing (30%), and Company Background & Client References (20%), with award determined by the most advantageous offer to the District. The contract term extends through December 31, 2029, with potential two-year renewal options through 2031, subject to mutual agreement and cost adjustments submitted 60 days prior to renewal. The vendor must be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all federal and state legal requirements, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Code of Virginia § 22.1-296.1, which mandates criminal background certifications for employees interacting with students, prohibiting those with convictions for violent felonies, sexual offenses against children, or crimes of moral turpitude. Contractors must also certify compliance with federal immigration laws for transactions exceeding $50,000 and provide a Certificate of Insurance covering Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability ($1,000,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,