25-0080-2 Annual Contract to Provide Life and AD&D & Long-Term Disability Services

Chatham County is seeking to procure comprehensive Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefit services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, specifically identified as RFP 25-0080-2. The procurement will secure service providers capable of implementing, supporting, and administering benefit programs for county employees, retirees, and their eligible dependents, with services scheduled to become effective January 1, 2026. The county is looking to retain one or more companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing complex insurance and disability benefit programs, with a focus on comprehensive coverage and administrative support. The RFP is currently posted as of June 4, 2025, with proposals due by July 1, 2025, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline of approximately four weeks. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided overview, typical government procurement processes involve thorough assessments of vendor qualifications, service capabilities, pricing structures, historical performance, and compliance with local government requirements.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified insurance providers and third-party administrators without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract scope suggests a potentially significant annual value, though exact budget ranges are not specified in the available documentation. Interested vendors will likely need to demonstrate substantial experience in public sector employee benefit management, robust administrative infrastructure, and the capability to seamlessly integrate with existing county human resources and benefits systems. The multi-year contract structure implies the county seeks a stable, long-term partnership with a service provider capable of consistently meeting the complex needs of employee and retiree benefit programs. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their technical capabilities, financial stability, claims management processes, and prior experience with similar large-scale municipal benefit administration contracts.