Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance

The City of Beaumont is soliciting proposals for Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance under solicitation number DF1027-01. The contract is for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional year. Eligible respondents must be licensed carriers, locally established inter-local agreement self-insurance pools, or approved non-admitted carriers authorized to do business in Texas, maintaining a minimum Best rating of A. All proposals must be based on the City's current policy without exceptions, and quotes must exclude all taxes, including premium taxes. A mandatory Market Assignment Form must be emailed by 12:00 PM CT on November 10, 2026, with the final response deadline set for November 19, 2026. Submissions must be made via the City's e-bids portal and include specific online attributes and attachments, such as the RFP Worksheet, Company History Questionnaire, and House Bills 1295 and 89. The City will award the contract to the most responsible proposer offering the best value or lowest price, considering factors such as purchase price, contractor reputation, quality of services, and the impact on HUB/non-profit compliance. Invoices must reference a purchase order number and be submitted within five working days of delivery to the City's accounting division.