Greenwood Independent School District Ionwave #R18-2026-02-000059 Addendum 2 (Employee Benefits Plans)

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

Region 18 Education Service Center (ESC) in Midland, Texas is seeking proposals for fully insured Employee Benefits Plans for 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 - Products/Services Requested: - At least two fully insured health insurance plans: - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan - High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) - Both plans must be comparable to TRS Active-Care - Coverage for all eligible full-time employees and their dependents - Plans must include provider networks in Midland and Ector County - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only fully insured carriers are eligible (no TPA/administrator-only proposals) - Medical participation is required for consideration - Current online enrollment platform (MyBenefitsHub) will remain in use; no new enrollment system required - Proposals must comply with Texas Education Code and demonstrate administrative capabilities - Electronic submission only via Region 18 eBid website - Public posting of all questions and answers on the procurement portal - Notable Vendors/Platforms Mentioned: - Higginbotham Public Sector (current administrator) - MyBenefitsHub (current enrollment platform) - Period of Performance: - Base term: 24 months (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2028) - Option to extend for up to two additional years in one-year increments, contingent on performance and firm premiums - Place of Performance: - Region 18 ESC, Midland, Texas - Provider networks must cover 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 RFP requires responders to submit at least two health plans, including a PPO and a high deductible plan, comparable to TRS Active-Care. The contract will be awarded to the proposal most advantageous to Region 18 ESC, considering price and other factors. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Region 18 eBid website by May 21, 2026.

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