Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50006-41

Secondary Insurance Coverage for Student-Athletes at University of Louisiana at Monroe

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Athletics Department is seeking bids for secondary insurance coverage for its student-athletes. - Government Buyer: - University of Louisiana at Monroe, Athletics Department, Purchasing Department - Scope of Coverage: - Secondary insurance for approximately 373 student-athletes across multiple sports - Coverage for high-risk sports scholarship athletes without primary insurance - Coverage for all student-athletes for athletic injuries during sanctioned activities - Policy Options Requested: - Option A: Traditional $0 deductible plan with $90,000 maximum benefit per injury - Option B: Aggregate deductible plan with $45,000 maximum benefit per injury - Both options require $10,000 AD & D with $1,000,000 aggregate limit and 104-week benefit period - Required Riders and Features: - Heart and circulatory coverage - HMO/PPO denial coverage - Pre-existing condition coverage - Expanded medical/repetitive motion coverage - Out-of-season conditioning - Orthopedic appliance and ambulance services - Physical therapy and prescription benefits (as applicable) - Dental coverage for accidents to healthy teeth - Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy (Option A) - Notable Requirements: - Insurance provider must meet specified financial and rating qualifications - Coverage period is for one year with up to four annual renewal options (maximum 60 months) - No specific OEMs or insurance carriers are named; major insurance providers specializing in student-athlete or sports accident coverage are likely to compete.

Description

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is soliciting bids for secondary aggregate or zero deductible insurance coverage for student-athletes and other participants in the Athletics Department. The procurement involves providing insurance coverage to supplement primary insurance for student-athletes. Bids must be submitted by July 16, 2026, and the solicitation is managed by the University's Purchasing Department. The bid process is a sealed bid format with specific instructions and conditions outlined in the solicitation document.

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