Humboldt County Office of Education - Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Benefits - RFP 2027-001
Humboldt County Office of EducationCounty · Eureka, CA- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Corey Weber
The 30-second brief
The Humboldt County Office of Education is soliciting proposals from qualified insurance carriers, benefit providers, brokers, consultants, and administrators to provide competitive employee medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits. HCOE currently has 378 certificated and classified part-time and full-time employees, with 342 employees, 31 retirees, and 492 dependents eligible for or receiving health benefits. The purpose of this RFP is to obtain competitive pricing and benefit proposals for medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance programs starting July 1, 2027. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 4 pm, with questions due by October 12, 2026. Evaluation factors include cost and financial value, benefits, provider access, experience and qualifications, administrative services, implementation, employee impact, financial stability, compliance, and proposal completeness.
Medical insurance plans, Dental insurance plans, Vision insurance plans, Pricing forms, Implementation and transition schedule, References
Cost and Financial Value, Benefits, Provider Access, Experience and Qualifications, Administrative Services, Implementation, Employee Impact, Financial Stability, Compliance, Proposal Completeness
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Summary
The Humboldt County Office of Education is soliciting proposals from qualified insurance carriers, benefit providers, brokers, consultants, and administrators to provide competitive employee medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
HCOE currently has 378 certificated and classified part-time and full-time employees, with 342 employees, 31 retirees, and 492 dependents eligible for or receiving health benefits. The purpose of this RFP is to obtain competitive pricing and benefit proposals for medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance programs starting July 1, 2027. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 4 pm, with questions due by October 12, 2026. Evaluation factors include cost and financial value, benefits, provider access, experience and qualifications, administrative services, implementation, employee impact, financial stability, compliance, and proposal completeness.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Cost and Financial Value
- Benefits
- Provider Access
- Experience and Qualifications
- Administrative Services
- Implementation
- Employee Impact
- Financial Stability
- Compliance
- Proposal Completeness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Pricing forms
- Implementation and transition schedule
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Attachment F: Confidentiality and Data Protection Agreement
- Attachment G: Proposal Pricing Form
- Proposer Information
- Proposed Benefit Plans
- Pricing
- Implementation and Transition
- References
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Humboldt County, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Humboldt County Office of Education?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Corey Weber.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Humboldt County Office of Education in CA, 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 Corey Weber. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Medical insurance plans, Dental insurance plans, Vision insurance plans, Pricing forms, Implementation and transition schedule, References. 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 and Financial Value, Benefits, Provider Access, Experience and Qualifications, Administrative Services, Implementation, Employee Impact, Financial Stability, Compliance, Proposal Completeness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Humboldt County Office of Education?
All active and historical solicitations from Humboldt County Office of Education are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Humboldt County Office of Education 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 1 year. 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: Attachment F: Confidentiality and Data Protection Agreement, Attachment G: Proposal Pricing Form, Proposer Information, Proposed Benefit Plans, Pricing, Implementation and Transition, References. Review the full document from Humboldt County Office of Education for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Humboldt County, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.