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Columbus City Schools Solicits Group Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Services

Columbus City Schools, Ohio's largest school district, is seeking proposals for the provision and administration of group Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance for approximately 8,200 eligible employees. - Government Buyer: - Columbus City Schools (CCS), based in Columbus, Ohio - OEMs and Vendors: - The current provider is Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company - The opportunity is open to all qualified insurance carriers; no specific OEMs are mandated - Products/Services Requested: - Basic Life Insurance (district-paid) for all eligible employees, with coverage amounts by employee class: - Chief Executives: up to $100,000 - Superintendents: up to $300,000 - Full-time Employees: up to $50,000 - Part-time Employees: up to $25,000 - Part-time Tutors: up to $20,000 - Supplemental Life Insurance (employee-paid) with matching maximums by class - Both products must integrate with the district's Munis core enrollment system - Value-added services such as grief counseling, financial counseling, will preparation, funeral planning, travel assistance, identity theft, and financial wellness programs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must duplicate current plan designs and accommodate future plan changes - Vendors must guarantee rates for the initial 3-year contract period - Integration with third-party vendors and district systems is required - 20% participation goal for Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE) - No services may be performed offshore - All communications must go through Aon, the district's benefits consultant - Period of Performance: - Initial 3-year contract with two optional one-year renewals - Place of Performance: - Primary location: 3700 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207 (CCS headquarters) - Administration and contracting managed in coordination with Aon (8940 Lyra Drive, Suite 250, Columbus, OH 43240) - The RFP excludes AD&D coverage and separate Voluntary Life products, which are solicited elsewhere.

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Columbus City Schools has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of basic and supplemental life insurance services. The RFP seeks proposals from leading providers to administer group life insurance programs for approximately 8,200 subscribers, including both basic life insurance paid by the district and supplemental life insurance paid by employees. The contract is expected to be effective January 1, 2025, with an initial term of three years and two optional one-year renewals. Vendors must comply with the district's terms, complete outreach program requirements, and submit proposals by February 21, 2024.

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