Taylor County Group Medical and Related Insurance Benefits RFP 2026-502
Taylor CountyCounty · Abilene, TX- Due
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Taylor County, Texas is soliciting sealed proposals for RFP 2026-502 to provide Group Medical and Related Insurance Benefits. The project scope includes the provision of Group Medical Insurance, Ancillary Lines (including Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability), and a COBRA Administration program for the contract period of November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027. Insurance carriers must maintain an A.M. Best rating of 'A' or better, pay claims for at least 5,000 employee lives in Texas, and demonstrate the ability to process 90% of clean claims within 10 working days. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on July 2, 2026, at the Taylor County Purchasing Office in Abilene, TX. Submission format requires one paper copy and seven thumb drive copies, or eight total paper copies.
Group Medical Insurance, Ancillary Lines (Dental, Vision, Life, Disability), COBRA Administration program
A.M. Best rating of A or better, Texas claim volume, claim processing speed, best interest of the County
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Summary
Taylor County, Texas is soliciting sealed proposals for RFP 2026-502 to provide Group Medical and Related Insurance Benefits.
The project scope includes the provision of Group Medical Insurance, Ancillary Lines (including Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability), and a COBRA Administration program for the contract period of November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027. Insurance carriers must maintain an A.M. Best rating of 'A' or better, pay claims for at least 5,000 employee lives in Texas, and demonstrate the ability to process 90% of clean claims within 10 working days. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on July 2, 2026, at the Taylor County Purchasing Office in Abilene, TX. Submission format requires one paper copy and seven thumb drive copies, or eight total paper copies.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- A.M. Best rating of A or better
- Texas claim volume
- Claim processing speed
- Best interest of the County
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Group Medical Insurance
- Ancillary Lines (Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
- COBRA Administration program
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
paper copy, thumb drives
- Submit to
- Taylor County Purchasing Office, 600 Pecan Street, Abilene, Texas 79602
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Abilene, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Taylor County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 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: Taylor County Purchasing Office, 600 Pecan Street, Abilene, Texas 79602.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Taylor County 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Group Medical Insurance, Ancillary Lines (Dental, Vision, Life, Disability), COBRA Administration program. 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: "A.M. Best rating of A or better, Texas claim volume, claim processing speed, best interest of the County" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Taylor County?
All active and historical solicitations from Taylor County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Taylor County 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: paper copy, thumb drives. Review the full document from Taylor 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: Abilene, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.