048-PLA-0515_Renewal_RFP-Group_Dental_Plan_2018-2020_.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) document issued by the School Board of Polk County, Florida, seeking qualified firms to provide a voluntary, fully insured Group Dental Plan for the 2018-2020 period. The plan is intended to serve employees and eligible dependents of the school board. The RFP outlines comprehensive dental coverage options including preventive, basic restorative, and major restorative services, with specific benefit levels and coverage limitations detailed throughout the document. Interested bidders were required to submit proposals by the specified deadline, with the contract term set for two years (2018-2020) and potential renewal options available thereafter. The RFP included detailed specifications regarding plan design, benefit structures, network requirements, and administrative obligations expected from the selected vendor.

The pricing structure required bidders to submit monthly premium rates for various employee and dependent coverage tiers, with rates guaranteed for the initial contract period. The incumbent carrier information and historical claims experience were provided to bidders to inform their pricing proposals. The school board sought competitive bids to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality dental coverage for its workforce. Bidders were required to demonstrate financial stability, claims processing capabilities, and experience administering group dental plans of similar size and scope. The document specified that the selected vendor must comply with all state and federal regulations governing health benefit plans and maintain adequate provider networks throughout Polk County to ensure accessibility for plan members.