NIGP 94994: Worker's Comp., Medical Services

NIGP 94994 Worker's Comp., Medical Services is an Item code encompassing third-party workers' compensation claims administration and occupational medical services that state and local governments procure to manage self-insured or self-funded workers' compensation programs. Recent solicitations show counties purchasing comprehensive third-party administration covering initial claims processing, medical provider management, bill review and cost containment, investigative services, regulatory compliance, and direct system access to loss management platforms, alongside occupational health services including firefighter physical examinations with OSHA and NFPA 1582 compliance. Issuing bodies pursuing this code include county governments (Monroe County and Sarasota County in Florida, Greenville County in South Carolina, and Henry County in Georgia) managing employee and first-responder health programs across multiple departments. The scope reflects counties managing self-insured retention limits ranging from $500,000 to $1 million per claim and administering programs covering workforces from approximately 1,300 to 2,000-plus employees.

Monroe County, Florida released RFP 629 on May 2, 2026, seeking a third-party workers' compensation administrator to manage 1,320 employees with a self-insured retention of $500,000 per claim, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026 and a contract term of three years effective September 21, 2026, and Florida licensure required under Statutes 626.88-626.8991. Greenville County, South Carolina issued RFP 26101 on April 24, 2026, requiring vendors with a minimum of ten years' experience administering workers' compensation for groups of 1,000 or more employees, with proposals due May 8, 2026, and a projected award date of May 25, 2026. Sarasota County, Florida posted RFP 262840MM on March 16, 2026, for a third-party administrator to serve a public entity employer with at least 2,000 employees, with proposals due April 3, 2026, and an anticipated three-year contract term. Henry County, Georgia issued an Invitation to Bid for annual physical exams for approximately 370 firefighters on April 20, 2026, with bids due May 18, 2026, requiring vendors to hold a Master's in Public Health or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Georgia medical licensure and CAOHC certification. Recent activity concentrates in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia, with contract terms typically spanning three years and vendor qualifications demanding state licensure, professional certifications such as CPCU or ARM, and specialized occupational health credentials.