Greenwood Independent School District Ionwave #R18-2026-02-000059 Addendum 1 (Employee Benefits Plans)

Region 18 ESC Solicits Fully Insured Employee Health Benefits (PPO & HDHP) for 104 Employees

Region 18 Education Service Center (ESC) in Midland, Texas is seeking proposals for fully insured Employee Benefits Plans to cover approximately 104 full-time employees and their dependents. - Government Buyer: - Region 18 Education Service Center (ESC), Purchasing Department, Midland, Texas - Contact: Viviana Alonso, Director of Purchasing - Requested Services: - Provision and administration of at least two health insurance plans: - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan - High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) - Plans must be comparable to TRS Active-Care - Coverage for all eligible full-time employees and their dependents - Fully insured plans only (no self-funded or TPA-only proposals) - Medical participation is mandatory for consideration - Direct carrier billing and monthly payroll deductions required - Compliance with Texas Education Code and milestones for benefit setup, rate loading, employee communications, and carrier file transmission - Proposals must include detailed plan benefits and provider listings for Midland and Ector County - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Current enrollment platform (MyBenefitsHub) will remain in place - Current third-party administrator is Higginbotham Public Sector - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Region 18 eBid website - No physical products or specific OEMs/part numbers are mentioned, as this is a solicitation for insurance services - Place of Performance: - Region 18 ESC, Midland, Texas, with provider networks required in Midland and Ector County

Description

Region 18 Education Service Center (Region 18 ESC) is soliciting proposals for Employee Benefit Plans for eligible individuals and their dependents. The contract will be awarded to the responder whose proposal is most advantageous considering price and other factors. The plans should include at least two health plans (a PPO and a high deductible plan) comparable to TRS Active-Care. The coverage period is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, with open enrollment beginning in August 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Region 18 eBid website by May 21, 2026.

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