26-1146_Stop Loss Insurance NOA_Signed.pdf

Notice of Award Form

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1

Agency and Awarded Vendor Information

Description: Employee Stop-Loss Benefit Program

Bid Number: 26-557THA-FINAN-B-51084 Agency: ISTHA

Vendor Selected for Award: Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company

Line Item Description:

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is giving notice of intent to award contract number #26-1146 to Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company. This award is contingent upon approval from the Tollway’s Board of Directors at the February 2026 Board meeting.

The Illinois Tollway utilized The Illinois Tollway Master Blanket Purchase Order 24-557THA-FINAN- P-88861, with the insurance broker, Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. for Insurance Brokerage Services to obtain quotes for the Employee Stop-Loss Benefit Program, which is a type of coverage designed to protect the Tollway from high claim costs under the Employee Benefits Program. This coverage reimburses the Tollway for claims that exceed a specified threshold for an individual, effectively limiting exposure to large claims under the medical program.

After a review and evaluation of all proposals it was determined that the proposal from Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company best meets the Tollway's healthcare needs.

Initial contract term: One (1) year (03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027). In an amount not to exceed $1,234,872.00.

Total Award Amount $1,234,872.00 Number of unsuccessful bidders/offerors 2

Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value

Initial Term one year $1,234,872.00

Delete Renewal Term Add Renewal Term 1,2,3

Farm Leases and Concessions

Value to the State: N/A Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)

Value to the Vendor: N/A Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)

Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6)

% of VBP Per Utilization Plan:

0 % of BEP Per Utilization Plan:

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1

List each bidder or offeror's name

Total bid amount

The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan

The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan

HM Insurance $1,492,998

Aetna Life Insurance Company $3,217,793

Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company $1,234,872

*NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.

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Agency Contact

Contact Name: Cheryl Heinz Telephone Number: 630-371-8302

Email Address: cheinz@getipass.com Fax Number:

Street Address: 2700 Ogden Ave. City: Downers Grove

State: IL Zip Code: 60515

SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision

General - Applies to Split Awards, Award to Other than Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder. The Rationale described by the purchasing agency in the recommendation to award seems reasonable, and serves as the basis for the contract decision.

Invitation for Bid - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.

Invitation for Bid award with Domestic Products preference - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder by applying the Procurement of Domestic Products preference.

Request for Proposal - Based on factors set forth in the Request for Proposal, the contract has been awarded to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the State.

Other: General Notice: Release off Stop Loss Stand Alone PO: 24-557THA-FINAN-P-88861

Signature Field Date: Feb 19, 2026

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1 Page of Agency and Awarded Vendor Information Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value Initial Term Farm Leases and Concessions Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6) List each bidder or offeror's name Total bid amount The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan *NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.

Agency Contact SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision 11.0.0.20130303.1.892433.887364

#26-1146 to Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company. This award is contingent upon approval from the Tollway’s Board of Directors at the February 2026 Board meeting.

The Illinois Tollway utilized The Illinois Tollway Master Blanket Purchase Order 24-557THA-FINAN-P-88861, with the insurance broker, Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. for Insurance Brokerage Services to obtain quotes for the Employee Stop-Loss Benefit Program, which is a type of coverage designed to protect the Tollway from high claim costs under the Employee Benefits Program. This coverage reimburses the Tollway for claims that exceed a specified threshold for an individual, effectively limiting exposure to large claims under the medical program.

After a review and evaluation of all proposals it was determined that the proposal from Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company best meets the Tollway's healthcare needs.

Initial contract term: One (1) year (03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027). In an amount not to exceed $1,234,872.00.