City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #ITN-2025-9025

Comprehensive Group Medical Benefits for Volusia County School Board Employees and Retirees

This opportunity involves the School Board of Volusia County, Florida seeking comprehensive group medical benefits for its employees and retirees: - Government Buyer: - School Board of Volusia County, Florida (Procurement Department) - Main office at 200 N. Clara Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720 - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Curative Insurance Company (Curative Administrators LLC, Austin, TX) – awarded vendor - Florida Health Care Plan, Inc. (incumbent, proposal submitted) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive group medical and pharmacy benefits for approximately 6,500–8,000 employees, retirees, and COBRA participants - Services include: - Multiple plan options (Triple Option, HMO, HSA, Non-HSA) - Plan administration, claims processing, network management, clinical programs, member services, technology support - Eligibility administration, cost containment, wellness programs, data analytics, flexible plan design - Compliance with state/federal regulations, robust reporting, and retiree support - Performance guarantees and fiduciary responsibilities - Credits for well-being ($250,000/year) and technology ($100,000/year) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No minimum participation or actively-at-work provisions - High in-network accessibility - Comprehensive implementation support - District contribution of $605 per employee per month - Annual not-to-exceed value of $51 million; total contract ceiling of $153 million over three years - Two one-year renewal options - Price adjustments based on CPI after initial two years - Detailed scope of services and legal/contractual obligations - Place of Performance: - School Board of Volusia County facilities and principal cities throughout Volusia County, Florida

Description

The School District of Volusia County is seeking qualified, licensed firms to provide comprehensive group medical benefits for approximately 6,517 full-time employees and 151 retirees. The procurement aims to secure an innovative, cost-effective medical benefits solution that prioritizes quality, accessibility, and employee satisfaction. The current contract expires on October 1, 2025, and the new contract term is from May 14, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with two one-year renewal options. The solicitation process includes pre-bid meetings, public notices, and evaluation phases, culminating in an award recommendation to Curative Insurance Company with a contract value not to exceed $153 million over three years.

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