Prepaid Legal Services

Gloucester County, Virginia, through William & Mary/VIMS (Virginia Institute of Marine Science), is seeking proposals for a Prepaid Legal Services Plan specifically designed for university employees. This procurement opportunity, posted on December 17, 2025, invites qualified legal service providers to submit comprehensive proposals for a voluntary employee benefit program. The Request for Proposal (RFP) can be accessed through the designated online bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=WilliamMary, with proposals due by February 3, 2026. The primary objective is to establish a pre-paid legal services plan that provides comprehensive legal support and resources for university staff. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, typical considerations for such contracts might include cost-effectiveness, breadth of legal coverage, service quality, vendor experience, and the ability to meet the unique needs of university employees.

The procurement appears to be open to standard legal service providers without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available information. The scope suggests a voluntary benefits program, which implies that while the contract will be awarded by the university, participation will be optional for individual employees. Potential vendors should be prepared to offer a flexible, comprehensive legal services plan that can be individually purchased by university staff. Although no specific budget range is provided, pre-paid legal service contracts typically range from $10 to $30 per employee per month, depending on the depth and breadth of legal services included. Interested legal service providers should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete requirements and expectations of the contract.