Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #RFP 15-2026

Howard County, MD Solicits DPPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Coverage for Employees and Retirees

Howard County, Maryland is seeking proposals for comprehensive dental insurance coverage for active employees, retirees, spouses, and dependents across multiple county agencies. - Buyer: Howard County, Maryland Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Includes Health Department, Office of Human Resources, and other county agencies - Products/Services Requested: - DPPO (Dental Preferred Provider Organization) plan administration (self-funded) - Nationwide coverage - Eligibility management, billing, claims administration, customer service, enrollment support - Attendance at employee benefit meetings (4-5 per year) - DHMO (Dental Health Maintenance Organization) plan administration (fully insured) - Nationwide coverage - Eligibility management, billing, claims administration, customer service, enrollment support - Attendance at employee benefit meetings (4-5 per year) - Business associate services for HIPAA/MCMRA compliance (handling protected health information) - Quality inspection, indemnification, and workers' compensation compliance for delivered goods/services - Estimated annual contract value: $250,001 to $500,000 - Current census: approximately 4,983 participants (actives and retirees) - Notable Requirements: - Minority, women, disabled, and veteran-owned business participation goals (15% EBO for contracts $50,000+) - Compliance with Howard County's living wage ordinance ($19.83/hour) - Background checks for staff - Geographic network access for dental providers - Separate technical and price proposals required - Adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, and Maryland Confidentiality of Medical Records Act - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified dental insurance providers - Places of performance and delivery include Howard County Government offices, Howard Community College, Howard County Library, Economic Development Authority, Housing Commission, Soil Conservation District, and multiple cities in Maryland (Columbia, Ellicott City, Sykesville, Mount Airy, Catonsville, Westminster, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick)

Description

Howard County, Maryland is seeking one or more qualified firms to provide DPPO and/or DHMO dental coverage for active employees and retirees. The solicitation includes furnishing dental insurance plans with administrative services such as eligibility, billing, claims administration, customer service, and enrollment support. The contract term is one year with five one-year renewal options. The County has retained CBIZ as a consultant for this solicitation and encourages minority business participation with a 15% subcontracting goal.

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