Opportunity
Socorro Independent School District Ionwave #E2635
Socorro ISD Solicits Third-Party Administrator for Ancillary Employee Benefits
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
E2635
NAICS
524292
Socorro Independent School District (SISD) in El Paso, Texas is seeking a qualified Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to manage ancillary employee benefits for approximately 5,200 benefit-eligible employees across 51 district locations. - Government Buyer: - Socorro Independent School District (SISD), Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified TPAs - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive administration of ancillary employee benefits, including: - Dental, vision, basic and voluntary life/AD&D, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, annuities - Benefits enrollment system - Eligibility and enrollment management - Billing and reconciliation - Claims processing and customer service - Open enrollment support - Employee communications - Compliance services (COBRA, Section 125, ACA) - Data reporting and system integration (notably with Tyler Munis) - Performance guarantees and ongoing account stewardship - Vendor-funded annual support for a District-employed, full-time Benefits Specialist - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must provide annual funding for a District-employed Benefits Specialist - System integration with Tyler Munis is required - Compliance with Texas state laws and district policies is mandatory - Detailed pricing and performance guarantees are required - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions contingent on performance and pricing - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Primary location: Socorro Independent School District, 12440 Rojas, El Paso, TX 79928
Description
The Socorro Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified Third-Party Administrators to provide administration services for ancillary employee benefits. These services may include dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, annuities, benefits enrollment system, and related programs. The District serves approximately 5200 benefit-eligible employees across 51 locations and operates on a 12-month calendar. The scope includes comprehensive benefits administration, compliance services, data reporting, system integration, performance guarantees, and ongoing account stewardship.