Ccrfp for claims administration excess property

The New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (NJMEL) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive claims administration services contract for its Excess Property program, specifically targeting firms with extensive expertise in municipal insurance and large-scale property loss management. This Competitive Contracting Request for Proposals (CCRFP) seeks a claims administrator to manage the intake, investigation, evaluation, and settlement of excess property claims across joint insurance funds and self-insured governmental entities, with a focus on precise reporting and regulatory compliance. The contract will span three years, from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, with proposals due on November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation criteria will utilize a 50-point scoring system, with 25 points allocated to technical capabilities, 15 points to managerial components, and 10 points to cost considerations. Key qualifications for respondents include having senior officers with a minimum of 10 years of excess property claims experience, maintaining a comprehensive claims database, and demonstrating robust catastrophe and non-catastrophe property loss management capabilities.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified professional claims administration firms with significant municipal insurance experience. The contract will require extensive insurance coverage from the selected vendor, including professional liability, cyber liability, and a performance bond. Administrative staff, equipment, and in-house computer services are to be included in the contract price without additional charges, and the Fund reserves the right to adjust fees in subsequent years based on membership and economic changes. Although a precise award value was not specified, the comprehensive nature of the claims administration services suggests a substantial multi-year contract. The geographical scope is centered in Morris County, New Jersey, but the services will likely support multiple municipal joint insurance funds within the state's network. Prospective vendors should be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their claims management infrastructure, technological capabilities, and proven track record in handling complex municipal property insurance claims.