Award_048-PLA-0515.pdf

This is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award from the School Board of Polk County, Florida Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 048-PLA-0515, a Request for Proposal for a Group Dental Plan. The School Board of Polk County sought proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide a voluntary, fully insured group dental plan for the school board. The bid posting period ran from 9:00 am on June 17, 2015 until 4:00 pm on July 28, 2015. The recommended bid award was scheduled to be presented at the School Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, with board approval occurring on that same date.

Delta Dental Insurance Company was identified as the recommended vendor for all bid items, contingent upon successful negotiation of a contract by District staff. Lynn Adams in the Purchasing Department was designated as the contact for questions arising from the recommendation. The notice emphasized strict adherence to bid protest procedures and Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3), with failure to file a protest within the prescribed timeframe constituting a waiver of all protest rights and proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Evaluation Committee Members Scott Clanton and a Reviewer approved the recommendation on June 16, 2015.