ESBD_518367_1779989898652_26-4090-09 Addendum I.pdf

This is Addendum I to RFP 26-4090-09 issued by Burnet County, Texas for Employee Health Insurance coverage. The addendum specifies enrollment details for the proposed insurance plans, covering 333 employees and 205 dependents for a total of 538 covered lives under both medical and dental insurance options. The RFP solicits sealed proposals from qualified insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employee benefits consultants, and brokers to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical plans (fully insured and/or self-funded PPO and HDHP options with prescription drug coverage, preventative care, telehealth services, wellness programs, and disease management), dental insurance (preventive, basic, major services, and orthodontics), and vision insurance (exams, lenses/frames, and contact lens allowances). The deadline for submitting questions was May 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST, with proposals due June 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. Submissions may be made electronically to bids@burnetcountytexas.org or delivered in person to 133 E. Jackson, Burnet, TX 78611. The contract term is an initial three-year agreement with two optional one-year renewals, subject to Commissioners Court approval.

Proposers must meet minimum qualifications including licensure to do business in Texas, a minimum of five years of experience with Texas governmental entities, at least three county government references, and specified insurance coverage (General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions $2,000,000 per claim, Cyber Liability $1,000,000 minimum, and Workers Compensation at statutory limits). Evaluation criteria include cost/premium structure (35% weight), plan design/coverage options (25%), experience with counties (15%), service and administrative support (15%), and references (10%). The cost proposal must include monthly premiums, PEPM fees, broker compensation disclosure, administrative fees, and renewal and rate guarantees. The current baseline is a grandfathered Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO plan with deductibles of $750 individual/$2,250 family (in-network) and $1,000 individual/$3,000 family (out-of-network). The County requires Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) policy compliance and various certifications including non-collusion affidavits, tax compliance certifications, debarment certifications, and HUB policy compliance statements. The County reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days written notice and has not disclosed a specific budget range or guaranteed award.