Manatee County - Employee Benefits Request for Proposal 26-R089696SB
Manatee County - Procurement DivisionCounty · FL- Due
- May 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Stacia Branco
The 30-second brief
Manatee County Government is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide employee benefits lines of coverage including Medical Insurance (Self-Insured) Administrative Services Only, Medical Stop Loss, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Dental Insurance (Self-Insured) (Voluntary) Administrative Services Only, Vision Insurance (Fully Insured) (Voluntary), COBRA Administration, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administration. The submission deadline is May 19, 2026. Proposals are being managed by the Manatee County Purchasing Division.
Medical Insurance (Self-Insured) Administrative Services Only, Medical Stop Loss, Pharmacy Benefit Management (open to integrated and carve-out contracts), Dental Insurance (Self-Insured) (Voluntary) Administrative Services Only, Vision Insurance (Fully Insured) (Voluntary), COBRA Administration, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administration
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Summary
Manatee County Government is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide employee benefits lines of coverage including Medical Insurance (Self-Insured) Administrative Services Only, Medical Stop Loss, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Dental Insurance (Self-Insured) (Voluntary) Administrative Services Only, Vision Insurance (Fully Insured) (Voluntary), COBRA Administration, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administration.
The submission deadline is May 19, 2026. Proposals are being managed by the Manatee County Purchasing Division.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Medical Insurance (Self-Insured) Administrative Services Only
- Medical Stop Loss
- Pharmacy Benefit Management (open to integrated and carve-out contracts)
- Dental Insurance (Self-Insured) (Voluntary) Administrative Services Only
- Vision Insurance (Fully Insured) (Voluntary)
- COBRA Administration
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- 26-R089696SB Addendum 1
- 26-R089696SB Exhibit 3 - Non-Acquisition Mutual NDA
- 26-R089696SB Request for Proposals
- 26-R089696SB Notice of Cancellation and Intent to Re-solicit.pdf
- Submit to
- Manatee County
- Scope location
- Bradenton, FL
- Reported agency
- Manatee County
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Manatee County - Procurement Division?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 19, 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: Manatee County. For questions, contact Stacia Branco.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Manatee County - Procurement Division in FL, 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 Stacia Branco. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Medical Insurance (Self-Insured) Administrative Services Only, Medical Stop Loss, Pharmacy Benefit Management (open to integrated and carve-out contracts), Dental Insurance (Self-Insured) (Voluntary) Administrative Services Only, Vision Insurance (Fully Insured) (Voluntary), COBRA Administration, Fl. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Manatee County - Procurement Division?
All active and historical solicitations from Manatee County - Procurement Division are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Manatee County - Procurement Division 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: 26-R089696SB Addendum 1, 26-R089696SB Exhibit 3 - Non-Acquisition Mutual NDA, 26-R089696SB Request for Proposals, 26-R089696SB Notice of Cancellation and Intent to Re-solicit.pdf. Review the full document from Manatee County - Procurement Division for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bradenton, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.