Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration - Life and AD&D Insurance - RFP # 31786-00193 (2026)
Tennessee Department of General Services | State of TennesseeState · Nashville, TN- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Heather Pease
- (615) 253-1652
The 30-second brief
The State of Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Division of Benefits Administration, State Insurance Committee seeks proposals for a single contract to provide life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance plans. The scope includes a group fully-insured voluntary term life insurance plan, a group fully-insured voluntary AD&D insurance plan, and a group minimum premium insured basic term life and basic AD&D insurance plan for eligible employees of State Government and State Higher Education agencies and dependents. Core services comprise medical underwriting, disability determination, claims processing, return to work programs, case management, call center, employee outreach and communication, online services, and enrollment file processing. The benefit period is January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2032. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
Basic Term Life and Basic AD&D Plan, Voluntary AD&D Insurance Plan, Voluntary Term Life Insurance Plan
General Qualifications & Experience (10), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (40), Cost Proposal (50)
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Summary
The State of Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Division of Benefits Administration, State Insurance Committee seeks proposals for a single contract to provide life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance plans.
The scope includes a group fully-insured voluntary term life insurance plan, a group fully-insured voluntary AD&D insurance plan, and a group minimum premium insured basic term life and basic AD&D insurance plan for eligible employees of State Government and State Higher Education agencies and dependents. Core services comprise medical underwriting, disability determination, claims processing, return to work programs, case management, call center, employee outreach and communication, online services, and enrollment file processing. The benefit period is January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2032. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Basic Term Life and Basic AD&D Plan
- Voluntary AD&D Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance Plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Statement of Certifications and Assurances
- Bank Reference
- Credit References
- Credit Rating
- Audited Financial Statements
- Certificate of Authority
- Submit to
- https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-office--cpo-/supplier-information/request-for-proposals--rfp--opportunities1.html
- Scope location
- Nashville, TN
- Reported agency
- Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tennessee Department of General Services | State of Tennessee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 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: https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-office--cpo-/supplier-information/request-for-proposals--rfp--opportunities1.html. For questions, contact Heather Pease.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tennessee Department of General Services | State of Tennessee 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 Heather Pease at (615) 253-1652. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Basic Term Life and Basic AD&D Plan, Voluntary AD&D Insurance Plan, Voluntary Term Life Insurance Plan. 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: "General Qualifications & Experience (10), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (40), Cost Proposal (50)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Statement of Certifications and Assurances, Bank Reference, Credit References, Credit Rating, Audited Financial Statements, Certificate of Authority. Review the full document from Tennessee Department of General Services | State of Tennessee for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nashville, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.