Charles County Government Employee Health Plan Benefits Administration RFP 27-018-1 (2026)
Charles CountyCounty · La Plata, MD- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Shanna Reese
- (301) 645-0656
The 30-second brief
Charles County Government is seeking proposals from qualified firms to administer its employee and retiree medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision benefit plans and provide stop-loss reinsurance. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering comprehensive benefit administration and support services in accordance with the County's requirements. Each prospective offeror interested in participating in this procurement shall submit a Notice of Intent Form prior to the County releasing the RFP. Final proposals will be evaluated based on provider networks, administrative services and programs, regulatory compliance, and pricing. The submission deadline for the Notice of Intent is November 23, 2026, at 8:00 am via the OpenGov Procurement Portal.
Provider networks, administrative services and programs, regulatory compliance, pricing
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Summary
Charles County Government is seeking proposals from qualified firms to administer its employee and retiree medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision benefit plans and provide stop-loss reinsurance.
The selected firm will be responsible for delivering comprehensive benefit administration and support services in accordance with the County's requirements. Each prospective offeror interested in participating in this procurement shall submit a Notice of Intent Form prior to the County releasing the RFP. Final proposals will be evaluated based on provider networks, administrative services and programs, regulatory compliance, and pricing. The submission deadline for the Notice of Intent is November 23, 2026, at 8:00 am via the OpenGov Procurement Portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Provider networks
- Administrative services and programs
- Regulatory compliance
- Pricing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Intent Form
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/charlescountymd
- Scope location
- La Plata, MD
- Reported agency
- Charles County Government
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Charles County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/charlescountymd. For questions, contact Shanna Reese.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Charles County in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Shanna Reese at (301) 645-0656. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Provider networks, administrative services and programs, regulatory compliance, pricing" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Charles County?
All active and historical solicitations from Charles County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Charles County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Notice of Intent Form. Review the full document from Charles County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: La Plata, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
