Brownsville Independent School District Ionwave #26-112 Addendum 4

Brownsville ISD Solicits Third-Party Administrator Services for Self-Funded Health Plan

Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) is seeking proposals for Third-Party Administrator (TPA) services to manage its self-funded health plan. - Government Buyer: - Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) Purchasing Department - Contact: Marisela Ayala, Senior Buyer - Scope of Services: - Administration of self-funded health plan, including: - Claims administration - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network services - COBRA administration - Member enrollment services - Wellness and disease management program options - Optional actuarial services - Pharmacy (RX) and stop-loss administration are excluded (handled by separate third parties) - Vendor Requirements: - Must be a licensed TPA in Texas with at least five years of experience - Must provide references, agent licensing, errors & omissions insurance, conflict of interest questionnaire, affidavit, and Form 1295 - Proposals must be submitted both online and in hard copy (two paper sets and one digital USB) - Fee Structure: - Multi-year fee schedules (three years) with options for fixed rates - Current administrative fee rate is $30.50 per employee per month (PEPM) for reference - Notable Requirements: - All questions must be submitted through the IONWAVE system - Unauthorized communication with district staff or board members may result in disqualification - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a services procurement - Place of Performance and Delivery: - BISD Administration Building, 1900 Price Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 - BISD Accounts Payable, 1900 East Price Rd, Rm 303, Brownsville, TX 78521

Description

This solicitation is a competitive sealed proposal issued by Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) for Third-Party Administrator (TPA) services to manage a self-funded health plan. The services include administration of Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) networks and wellness and disease management program options. The proposal submission deadline is April 21, 2026, with a question cutoff date of April 8, 2026. The contract is tentatively scheduled for board approval on June 9, 2026. Vendors must submit proposals online and provide two paper sets and one digital USB copy.

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