NIGP 94971: Self Insured Program, Admin Cobra

NIGP 94971 Self Insured Program, Admin Cobra is an Item code under which state and local governments procure administration of employee benefit accounts and programs, specifically the handling of flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care, transportation), childcare assistance programs, and COBRA continuation coverage. The Santa Clara County RFP issued in February 2026 exemplifies the scope: vendors delivering end-to-end administration including participant enrollment, claims processing, compliance management, and customer service support for multiple benefit lines simultaneously. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments managing employee benefits for their workforces.

Santa Clara County, California posted RFPESAFY260634 on February 17, 2026 with an April 7, 2026 proposal due date, soliciting comprehensive FSA, DCAP, ECAP, TSA, and COBRA administration services. The County seeks vendors with demonstrated experience administering similar benefit programs, appropriate licensing and certifications, and technical infrastructure capable of supporting integrated account management across multiple benefit types in compliance with federal regulations and local policy. Award value and any set-aside or preference designations were not disclosed in the posted opportunity materials.