RFP-15-2026 dental plan - actives and retirees

RFP-15-2026 is a Request for Proposal issued by Howard County, Maryland, for the procurement of a dental plan covering both active employees and retirees. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with a deadline for proposal submission on June 10, 2026. Interested vendors should access the complete RFP details and submit their proposals through the Howard County procurement website at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/procurement-contract-administration under the Current Solicitations section. The procurement seeks qualified dental plan providers capable of delivering comprehensive dental benefits and administration services to the county's employee population. While the specific deliverables, evaluation criteria, and detailed service requirements are not enumerated in this summary, prospective vendors should review the full RFP documentation to understand all technical specifications, service level expectations, and submission requirements. The county notes that the due date is subject to change, and all updates will be posted to their procurement website.

The RFP documentation provided does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on vendor eligibility, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, incumbent vendor information, or award values. Prospective bidders should consult the complete RFP solicitation document on the Howard County procurement website for detailed information regarding any small business set-asides, minority or women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) preferences, contract value ranges, and any other requirements or restrictions that may apply to this procurement opportunity.