Single Source 2026SS019 with Special Markets Insurance Consultants, Inc. (SMIC) to provide…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a single-source contract valued at $254,000 to Special Markets Insurance Consultants, Inc. (SMIC) for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. SMIC will provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for AmeriCorps members serving with The Corps Network (TCN) member organizations, specifically supporting the Florida Conservation Corps program. The contract encompasses medical, prescription drug, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage underwritten by Cigna, with coverage anticipated for approximately 40 active members at a monthly rate of $576.15 per covered individual.

The health insurance plan is administered as The Corps Network Corpsmember Health Plan (Medical Group Number 3338030) and includes in-network and out-of-network benefit options with a per-plan-year deductible of $750/$1,500, out-of-pocket maximums of $4,250/$8,500, and unlimited lifetime benefits. SMIC was selected as the sole provider because it is the only company authorized by The Corps Network to offer health insurance meeting AmeriCorps program requirements and applicable provisions of the National and Community Service Act of 1990. The contract is subject to continuation of the Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.