Opportunity
Merx #2026-02-P
WorkplaceNL Solicits Dental Insurance Plan Provider for Employees
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-02-P
NAICS
524114
WorkplaceNL is seeking a provider for its employee dental insurance plan: - Government Buyer: - Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WorkplaceNL) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive dental insurance plan administration for approximately 325 employees and 460 family members - Coverage includes preventative, basic, major restorative, and orthodontic dental services - Claims processing and support for WorkplaceNL's dental insurance program - Digital tools for plan administration, including benefit enrollment platforms, People and Culture support tools, plan member service portal, reporting and analytics, and potential electronic interface - Requirements: - Provider must be legally licensed in Newfoundland and Labrador - Data residency for all plan data must be in Canada - Services must align with the current plan design and focus on employee experience, compliance, and cost competitiveness - Contract Details: - Five-year contract term - Services to be delivered across three WorkplaceNL offices in St. John's, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Corner Brook - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation
Description
WorkplaceNL is inviting proposals for a dental insurance plan provider to supply professional services, claims processing, and support for its dental insurance program. The program covers approximately 375 employees across three offices in Newfoundland and Labrador, with 325 employees and 460 family members participating in the group dental plan. The contract term is five years, starting October 1, 2026. The provider must deliver services including preventative, basic, major restorative, and orthodontic coverage, focusing on plan sponsor and employee experience, compliance with current plan design, and cost competitiveness.