120005 O5 SOLICITATION ADDENDUM ONE Final.pdf
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- Consulting and Actuarial Services
- Solicitation number
- 120005 O5
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- Lancaster County, Nebraska
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This document is a Solicitation Addendum (120005 O5) issued by the State of Nebraska's AS Materiel, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) on December 18, 2024, containing questions and answers for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consulting and Actuarial Services. The addendum addresses bidder inquiries related to various aspects of the solicitation, with responses covering topics such as data warehousing, contract extensions for current benefit providers, and procedural details. The solicitation is set to be opened on January 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with potential vendors seeking clarification on contract terms, reporting requirements, and specific contractual conditions.
The addendum reveals several key insights into the state's procurement process and current benefit landscape. The State of Nebraska is working on a one-time extension of the Hartford Life insurance contract to June 2027 and is currently bidding a new Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) contract with a July 1, 2025 effective date. The state demonstrates flexibility on certain contract terms, including potential negotiation of vendor indemnification, liability caps, and licensing agreements. Notably, the state is not currently participating in a data warehouse and maintains standard positions on legal matters such as arbitration, while remaining open to discussions on specific contractual nuances.
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SPB Form 26 Effective 7-19-2024
SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 120005 O5
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Date: December 18, 2024
To: All Bidders
From: Connie Heinrichs / Brook Taylor, Procurement Contracts Officers
AS Materiel, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB)
RE: Addendum for 120005 O5 to be opened January 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CST
Questions and Answers
Following are the questions submitted and answers provided for the above-mentioned solicitation.
The questions and answers are to be considered as part of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of bidders to check the State Purchasing Bureau website for all addenda or amendments.
Question Number
RFP/ITB
Section
Reference
RFP/ITB
Page
Number
Question State Response
1. Section V (pages 24 – 26)
Section V – Project Description and Scope of Work, subsections B. 2 (page 24), E.2.d and E.3.d.
(page 26), and Attachment A
– Matrix, #18: There are several mentions of data analytics, reporting, ROI/VOI. Is Nebraska currently participating in a data warehouse, or would you be interested in participating in a data warehouse, to enable more robust data analytics and reporting?
No, not at this time.
2. Attachment C Attachment C – Benefit Contracts: Contracts for Hartford Life Insurance Benefits and UHC STD and LTD appear to be ending June 2025. Are you
The State of Nebraska is working to complete a one-time extension of the original contract period for The Hartford Life insurance contract. This will extend the contract to June of 2027.
SPB Form 26 Effective 7-19-2024
This addendum will be incorporated into the solicitation.
currently in the process of procuring new contracts, or will there be additional optional renewals?
The State is currently in the process of bidding the STD/LTD contract for a 7/1/25 effective date.
3. Attachment C Attachment C – Benefit Contracts: What is the current status of the VEBA?
The new contract for those services is currently in process.
4. Form B Does the Cost Proposal need to be uploaded as a separate document?
Yes
5. II. Terms and Conditions
E. Beginning of Work and Suspension of Services
10 How likely are work stoppages based on past frequency and future expectations?
Work stoppages are not likely but it depends on circumstances.
6. 11. Terms and Conditions
D Governing Law
10 Would you be willing to accept binding arbitration or, in the alternative, an agreement to waive a jury trial?
The State is not flexible in regard to arbitration, The State does retain the ability to negotiate jury trial.
7. 11. Terms and Conditions
M1 Indemnification
11 Would you be willing to accept a mutually agreeable cap on Vendor’s indemnification and liability?
The State agrees that this is negotiable.
8. III. Vendor Duties
I. Ownership of Information and Data / Deliverables
17 Are you open to a broad license to the deliverables?
This is negotiable but is the State’s standard.
9. III. Vendor Duties
I. Ownership of Information and Data / Deliverables
17 How unlimited is your publishing – can you describe this and any potential exceptions in greater detail?
This is negotiable but is the State’s standard.
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