122435 O5 - Attachment A - Intent to Propose.docx

This document is an Intent to Propose form for the State of Nebraska's Request for Proposal (RFP) #122435 O5 for Administrative Support Services for the State of Nebraska Employee Health Care Medical Benefit Plans. The RFP seeks a third-party administrator to manage comprehensive medical benefit services for approximately 17,500 employees and 13,600 enrolled members, including active employees, pre-65 retirees, and COBRA participants. The contract is set to run from execution through June 30, 2029, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by July 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an implementation target before the annual Open Enrollment period in May and a benefit plan year beginning July 1, 2026.

The solicitation requires vendors to have at least five years of self-funded medical administration experience, serve public sector groups with a minimum of 15,000 lives, and be licensed in all 50 states and U.S. territories. The evaluation process will award up to 100 points, with potential for an additional 20 points for vendor demonstrations, distributed across Corporate Overview (25 points), Technical Response (55 points), and Cost (20 points). The contract includes comprehensive service requirements such as member services, claims processing, network management, medical management, and wellness programs across three health plan options. Performance guarantees include financial penalties ranging from 0.50% to 1.50% of annual fees for non-compliance, with administrative fees to be paid starting July 1, 2026, and 12 months of run-out claims administration following contract termination.