Coffee County School District Dental Insurance RFP 2026
Coffee County School DistrictSchool · Manchester, TN- Due
- Sep 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mike Ankrum; April Melson
- (931) 723-5192
The 30-second brief
Coffee County School District is soliciting sealed proposals for dental insurance services under solicitation CCS-2026-EB01. The procurement seeks a qualified provider to manage dental benefits for district employees. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CCS-2026-EB01 – Dental Insurance RFP” to the Coffee County Schools Central Office. Evaluation will be conducted by district staff and the district's insurance broker, with the award based on the best interest of the District. A mandatory Intent to Bid must be submitted for inclusion on the official Bidder's Log. Submissions are due by September 2, 2026.
Sealed proposal, Intent to bid submission, Responses to pre-bid questions
Proposal will be reviewed by Coffee County Schools Central Office staff and the district's insurance broker; award based on best interest of the District.
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Summary
Coffee County School District is soliciting sealed proposals for dental insurance services under solicitation CCS-2026-EB01.
The procurement seeks a qualified provider to manage dental benefits for district employees. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CCS-2026-EB01 – Dental Insurance RFP” to the Coffee County Schools Central Office. Evaluation will be conducted by district staff and the district's insurance broker, with the award based on the best interest of the District. A mandatory Intent to Bid must be submitted for inclusion on the official Bidder's Log. Submissions are due by September 2, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposal will be reviewed by Coffee County Schools Central Office staff and the district's insurance broker; award based on best interest of the District.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Sealed proposal
- Intent to bid submission
- Responses to pre-bid questions
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Intent to Bid
- Submit to
- Coffee County Schools, 1343 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355
- Scope location
- Manchester, TN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Coffee County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Coffee County Schools, 1343 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355. For questions, contact Mike Ankrum; April Melson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Coffee County School District in TN, 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 Mike Ankrum; April Melson at (931) 723-5192. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed proposal, Intent to bid submission, Responses to pre-bid questions. 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: "Proposal will be reviewed by Coffee County Schools Central Office staff and the district's insurance broker; award based on best interest of the District." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Coffee County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Coffee County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Coffee County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Intent to Bid. Review the full document from Coffee County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Manchester, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.