260125_Dental_Addendum_11042025.docx

The document is an Addendum to RFP #212558 for Dental Coverage issued by the City of Tucson, Arizona. The addendum revises the dental Request for Proposal to include a Fully Insured Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Plan offering. Currently, the City pays 100% of employee and dependent costs for the existing DHMO plan, though they reserve the right to modify future contributions. The addendum requests bidders to provide a plan design that matches or closely aligns with the current plan design and to include a DHMO Fee Schedule in their proposal.

The dental coverage is part of a larger comprehensive healthcare and benefits administration solicitation covering approximately 4,498 employees and 2,306 retirees. The current dental DHMO monthly rates range from $8.67 to $21.16, with a July 1, 2026 effective date. Bidders must meet minimum requirements, including five years of business experience and 10,000 full-service covered members. The procurement allows vendors to bid on one or more service lines, with proposal questions due by October 21, 2025, and final proposals due November 12, 2025. The contract includes an initial one-year term with options to renew for six additional one-year periods. The current incumbent for most services is Cigna, and the City seeks vendors with established public sector experience and robust capabilities in Arizona.