RFP for State Based Exchange Contact Center

The Oklahoma Insurance Department, through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, is soliciting proposals to establish a State Based Exchange Contact Center. This center will serve as a centralized hub for Marketplace-related consumer assistance, providing frontline support, specialized operational issue resolution, and inbound mail and document processing. The contract includes an initial term ending December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals extending through December 31, 2031. Award selection is based on best value, evaluating a combination of technical and cost factors after a pass/fail assessment of mandatory qualifications. The selected supplier must adhere to rigorous security and compliance standards, including MARS-E / ARC-AMPE compliance, annual SOC 2 Type II certifications, and adherence to ADA and WCAG accessibility standards. Key operational requirements include the designation of a Security Officer and the implementation of industry-standard physical security for document handling. Pricing must be submitted via a specific cost proposal form, with separate pricing for language access services and optional capabilities such as AI-enabled interactions and outbound calling. All travel expenses must be included in the total bid price, and the state is exempt from state sales, use, and excise taxes.