City of Longview Employee Benefits RFP 25-0011
City of LongviewCity · Longview, TX- Due
- Apr 10, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Charlotte Starks
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Longview is requesting competitive bids for employee benefits coverages effective 10/1/2025. This includes medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, COBRA, HSA, and organ transplant policies. The RFP outlines specific requirements, submission procedures, and evaluation criteria.
Proposal, Vendor Acknowledgement, Respondent's Information Form, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Texas State Law Verification Form, Proposer's Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology, City of Longview Purchasing Division Additional Terms
Cost (30%), Cost Containment / Innovative Solutions (20%), Population Health Management Programs (20%), Communication (5%), Claims Processing (10%), Integrated Systems / Technology Initiative (10%), Past Performance (5%) for Medical TPA, PBM, ASO Dental, Fully Insured Vision. Cost (50%), Financial Stability (15%), Claims Processing (25%), Past Performance (10%) for STOP LOSS, Life, Disability, COBRA, FSA, HSA, Organ Transplant Policy.
SUMMARY
The City of Longview is requesting competitive bids for employee benefits coverages effective 10/1/2025.
This includes medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, COBRA, HSA, and organ transplant policies. The RFP outlines specific requirements, submission procedures, and evaluation criteria.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost (50%), Financial Stability (15%), Claims Processing (25%), Past Performance (10%) for STOP LOSS, Life, Disability, COBRA, FSA, HSA, Organ Transplant Policy.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Proposal
- Vendor Acknowledgement
- Respondent's Information Form
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Texas State Law Verification Form
- Proposer's Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology
- City of Longview Purchasing Division Additional Terms
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Census
- Claim File for Medical Repricing
- Attachment A – TPA Services Questionnaire
- PBM Questionnaire
- Rx Bidder File
- Formulary and Specialty List
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and Disability Plan Docs
- Life and Disability Experience Reporting
- Dental Claims and Enrollment
- Vision Premium vs Claims
- HSA Reporting
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Longview, Texas
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Longview?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 10, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Charlotte Starks.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Longview in TX, 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 Charlotte Starks. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal, Vendor Acknowledgement, Respondent's Information Form, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Texas State Law Verification Form, Proposer's Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology, City of Longview Purchasing Division Additional Terms. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Cost (30%), Cost Containment / Innovative Solutions (20%), Population Health Management Programs (20%), Communication (5%), Claims Processing (10%), Integrated Systems / Technology Initiative (10%), P..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Longview?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Longview are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Longview regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Census, Claim File for Medical Repricing, Attachment A – TPA Services Questionnaire, PBM Questionnaire, Rx Bidder File, Formulary and Specialty List, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Plan. Review the full document from City of Longview for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Longview, Texas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.