Columbia County Columbiacounty #RFP 2026-K

Columbia County, FL Solicits Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Proposals

Columbia County, Florida is seeking proposals for fully-insured employee dental and vision insurance programs: - Government Buyer: - Columbia County Board of County Commissioners (Lake City, FL) - Requested Services: - Fully-insured Employee Group Dental Insurance (Base and Buy-Up PPO plans) - Includes specified deductibles, coinsurance (100% Type 1, 80% Type 2, 50-60% Type 3), annual maximums, and orthodontic benefits - Fully-insured Employee Group Vision Insurance (Base and Buy-Up plans) - Includes defined deductibles for exams, frames, lenses, and medically necessary contacts, with enhanced frame allowance and lens options - Plan administration, claims adjudication, member services, provider network management, educational seminars, and reporting - Eligible Participants: - Active employees (30+ hours/week), retirees, dependents, and COBRA beneficiaries - Notable Requirements: - Proposers must be registered to practice in Florida - Contracts will be established with one dental and one vision insurance company - Competitive rates, professional administration, and quality provider networks required - Compliance with Florida law and public records requirements - Broker commission details included - No specific OEMs or insurance carriers are named in the solicitation - No part numbers or purchase quantities specified - Period of performance includes multi-year rate guarantees and annual open enrollment

Description

This is a request for proposals issued by the Board of County Commissioners of Columbia County, Florida, for dental and vision services. The solicitation requires proposers to be registered in the State of Florida to practice their profession at the time of proposal submission. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM local time on June 18, 2026, and will be publicly opened at that time. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by June 12, 2026, and responses will be provided via formal addenda.

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