120084 O5 Intent to Award.pdf

This document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau for Solicitation Number 120084 O5. The notice announces the state's intent to award a contract for Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance to UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. The solicitation covers disability insurance services for approximately 17,221 state employees working 20+ hours per week, with the initial contract term running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and the option of three additional one-year renewal periods.

The procurement process involved a comprehensive evaluation using a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated to Corporate Overview, Technical Approach, and Cost Sheet, potentially supplemented by oral interviews. The program is 100% voluntary, with employees paying full premiums through post-tax deductions. Current enrollment shows 3,100 employees in STD and 5,763 in LTD coverage, with monthly premiums of approximately $172,798.51 for STD and $87,366.51 for LTD, suggesting an annual contract value around $3.1 million. UnitedHealthcare has been the incumbent vendor since July 1, 2019, and has demonstrated significant program growth during its tenure.