Opportunity
New Hampshire Statewide Bids and Proposals #RFP 490-27
New Hampshire Seeks Dental Benefits Administration Services for Employees and COBRA Participants
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
RFP 490-27
NAICS
524298
The State of New Hampshire is seeking a vendor to administer dental benefits for its employees and COBRA participants. - Government Buyer: - State of New Hampshire, Department of Administrative Services, Division of Risk and Benefits - OEMs and Vendors: - Delta Dental (current network provider) - Northeast Delta Dental (current administrator) - Products/Services Requested: - Dental benefits administration services for approximately 10,280 active employees and COBRA participants - Includes a special group of about 560 subscribers from other organizations - Administration must duplicate current Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier National network plans - Services include claims processing, network management, financial modeling, and implementation of plan changes per collective bargaining agreements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Ability to manage multiple plan designs and comply with collectively bargained agreements - Provide detailed network access and claims repricing data - Implement changes resulting from collective bargaining agreements throughout the contract term - Open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the State's requirements - Period of Performance: - Initial term: 5 years, with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years - Place of Performance: - State of New Hampshire (statewide coverage for employees and COBRA participants)
Description
The State of New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Risk and Benefits, is soliciting proposals for dental benefits administration services. The contract aims to provide dental benefits administration duplicating the State's current benefit plans for approximately 10,280 active employees and COBRA participants. The contract term is expected to commence on January 1, 2027, and end on December 31, 2031, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The dental administrator is required to implement any changes resulting from collective bargaining agreements throughout the contract term.