122435 O5 Solicitation List of Respondents.pdf

This is a Solicitation List of Respondents document for the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services' Request for Proposal #122435 O5, which seeks administrative support services for the state's Employee Health Care Medical Benefit Plans. The solicitation opened on July 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with two responses submitted: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Inc., and United HealthCare Services, Inc. The procurement covers comprehensive administrative support services for approximately 17,500 employees and 13,600 enrolled members across three health plan options: Regular Plan, Consumer Focused Health Plan with Health Savings Account, and WellNebraska. Required services include member services, claims processing, network management, medical management, and wellness programs. The contract will run from execution through June 30, 2029, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, with implementation targeted before the May annual Open Enrollment period and benefit plan year beginning July 1, 2026.

Vendors were evaluated on a maximum of 100 points (plus up to 20 additional points for vendor demonstrations), distributed across Corporate Overview (25 points), Technical Response (55 points), and Cost (20 points). Qualified vendors were required 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 to offer solutions in all 50 states and U.S. territories. The procurement structure includes per employee per month (PEPM) fees for standard services, pass-through charges, and Health Savings Account services, with administrative fees beginning July 1, 2026, and run-out claims administration for 12 months following contract termination. Performance guarantees include financial penalties ranging from 0.50% to 1.50% of annual fees for non-compliance across various service categories. The document does not identify an incumbent vendor or specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises.