NIGP 94992: Worker's Comp., Employee Mileage/Lodging/Other

NIGP 94992 Worker's Comp., Employee Mileage/Lodging/Other (Item) encompasses third-party administration services for self-funded workers' compensation claims programs, where state and local governments contract licensed claims administrators to handle the full lifecycle of workplace injury claims — from initial reporting and benefit determination through medical provider management, investigative services, legal representation at administrative hearings, and safety compliance programs. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments operating self-insured workers' compensation programs; the code reflects the purchasing pattern of mid-to-large public employers seeking to outsource claims administration rather than maintain internal claims operations. Vendors responding to these solicitations must hold active adjuster licenses (such as CPCU, ARM, or AIC certifications in South Carolina; 6-20 Resident All Lines Adjuster License in Florida) and typically demonstrate a minimum of five to ten years' experience administering programs for public entities with workforces of 1,000 or more employees. Evaluation criteria weight experience and past performance with similar public entities, vendor technology platforms and reporting capabilities, and transparent fee structures alongside responsiveness and references.

Recent activity shows county-level demand in the Southeast. Greenville County, South Carolina posted RFP #26101 on April 10, 2026 (proposals due May 8, 2026, notice to proceed expected June 15, 2026) seeking comprehensive third-party administration for a self-funded program with estimated annual claims volume of 270 total claims across lost-time, medical-only, and record-only categories, structured on quarterly retainer and fee-for-service models with up to five-year renewal options. Sarasota County, Florida issued RFP #262840MM (posted March 16, 2026, proposals due April 3, 2026) for a three-year initial term to administer claims across all County departments and offices for a public entity with at least 2,000 employees, with preferred experience serving Florida public employers and expertise in firefighter and law enforcement presumption claims; presentations are required if estimated annual costs exceed $350,000. Both solicitations required professional liability insurance ($1 million minimum) and named no incumbent vendors. Neither procurement includes local, disadvantaged-enterprise, or American business preferences.