- Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 25447-RFP-DST) for comprehensive benefits administration services, seeking a U.S.-based outsourcing partner to support employee and employer service needs with a targeted go-live date of July 1, 2026. The procurement encompasses 13 core service components, including call center operations, dependent verification, ACA and COBRA administration, spending accounts administration, direct billing, premium remittance,...
- Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive wellness program to serve approximately 24,181 employees, seeking a vendor to provide an integrated wellbeing platform covering physical, emotional, social, and financial pillars of employee health. The RFP seeks a solution that includes health assessments, biometric screening coordination, challenge programs, coaching services, incentive management, communications, and reporting...
- Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida is soliciting proposals for a Master Agreement to provide Substitute Teacher Services on behalf of itself and the GOVMVMT Purchasing Cooperative, with the contract extending to states, local governments, school districts, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations nationwide. The procurement seeks qualified firms to recruit, screen, hire, train, and place substitute teachers and paraprofessionals across elementary, middle,...
- The School Board of Polk County, Florida issued a Request for Proposal (RFP #048-PLA-0515) seeking a voluntary, fully insured Group Dental Plan for approximately 12,000 district employees, their dependents, retirees, and COBRA participants. The procurement sought three tiered dental PPO plan options (Low, Middle, and High Plans) with comprehensive coverage including diagnostic, preventive, basic, and major dental services. Qualified firms were required to demonstrate at least three years of...
- The School Board of Seminole County, Florida, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25260031B-VG for a Fire Pump Operations Simulator to be used by their Fire Academy. The procurement seeks a single FAAC PO-1000-SM Pump-Ops Panel Simulator Unit or an approved alternate, with specific requirements including a trainee visual scene display for hose deployment, power take-off simulation functionality, air-primer control capabilities, operations and maintenance training, and a comprehensive warranty. Key...
- The School Board of Seminole County, Florida, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 25260035P-AZ) for comprehensive E-Rate Consulting and Management Solutions services. The primary objective is to secure a professional agency that will assist the district in maximizing and optimizing E-Rate discounts under the Schools and Libraries Program. Specific required services include identifying technology projects eligible for E-Rate reimbursement, developing E-Rate Requests for Proposals for...
- Pinellas County is seeking a Workers Compensation Third-Party Administrator (TPA) through RFP 26-0137 to transition from its current self-administered workers compensation program. The procurement covers comprehensive TPA services for approximately 5,359 employees, including county staff and Sheriff's Office personnel, with key deliverables including claims management, claims adjustment, investigation, transition of existing claims, administrative support, and technical system management....
The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, is conducting a competitive solicitation for Stop Loss Insurance effective January 1, 2026, as the district transitions from a fully insured plan to a self-funded arrangement with Aetna. The procurement targets coverage for approximately 24,328 eligible employees, with current enrollment of 19,121 participants including 18,601 active employees, 44 COBRA participants, and 476 pre-65/post-65 retirees and surviving spouses. Vendors are required to submit Individual Stop Loss (ISL) proposals with specific deductible options of $1,000,000, $1,250,000, or $1,500,000 on a 24/12 contract basis, with unlimited annual and lifetime maximum reimbursement for Medical and Rx benefits. The evaluation criteria include Specifications and Scope of Work (20 points), Qualifications and Experience (20 points), Cost and Best Value (50 points), and Small Business Enterprise Utilization (10 points). Key proposal deadlines included initial illustrative proposals due October 20, 2025, using claims data through July 2025, with subsequent firm quotes to be developed using August and September 2025 data. Aon Consulting, Inc. serves as the broker of record, and vendors must confirm compliance with specified plan provisions including plan mirroring, clinical trial coverage, and other detailed requirements. The solicitation encourages participation from Small Business Enterprises registered with the district's Office of Supplier Development, with 10 evaluation points allocated to Small Business Enterprise Utilization. Vendors must complete a Vendor Registration Form and submit a compliance affidavit certifying they do not have ownership or control connections with specified foreign countries of concern. The procurement prohibits participation by entities with significant government ownership or control from countries including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. In the most recent evaluation, Symetra Life Insurance Company received the highest score of 81.70 points and was recommended for award, while Aetna (the incumbent carrier) scored 74.60 points and two other vendors were deemed non-responsive. While specific award values were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive data provided suggests a significant insurance contract covering approximately 19,121 lives with complex stop loss coverage requirements. Protests to the award decision must be filed according to Florida Statutes with the Procurement Services Department within the prescribed timeframe.
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25523-RFP-DST_Stop_Loss_Insurance.pdf | 862KB | 9/19/25 | ||
25523_Addendum_1_Data_Update_Aug.pdf | 156KB | 9/30/25 | ||
Vendor_Registration_Form_07.10.25.pdf | 1MB | 9/18/25 | ||
25523-RFP-DST_Stop_Loss_Insurance_RFP_Questionnaire.xlsx | 46KB | Spreadsheet | 9/19/25 | |
HCPS_COBRA_as_of_08.01.2025_updated.xlsx | 18KB | Spreadsheet | 10/2/25 |