California eProcure #819

CSU Seeks Qualified Dental Benefit Providers for Employee and Retiree Coverage

This opportunity is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the California State University (CSU) Systemwide Offices to identify qualified dental benefit providers for future employee and retiree coverage. - Government Buyer: - California State University Systemwide Offices (serving 22 campuses and the Office of the Chancellor) - OEMs and Vendors: - Delta Dental of California (current provider and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Dental benefit administration services for approximately 67,000 eligible employees and retirees - Support for both PPO and HMO dental plan structures - Ability to interface with California State Controller’s Office (SCO) and CalPERS for payroll and premium processing - Compliance with requirements for a large, unionized workforce with multiple bargaining units - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must demonstrate operational capabilities, provider network strength, financial stability, and technical resources - Only qualified providers from this RFQ may be invited to a future RFP - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities listed, as this is a qualification phase only - Current plans are fully insured and experience-rated - This RFQ is for qualification purposes only and does not constitute a contract award or guarantee of future business.

Description

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is issued by the California State University (CSU) to identify qualified dental benefit providers for a potential subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The RFQ evaluates qualifications, experience, operational capabilities, provider network, financial stability, and technical resources of respondents. It is not a request for pricing or a commitment to award a contract. Only qualified respondents may be invited to participate in future procurement processes. The CSU system includes 22 campuses and the Office of the Chancellor, serving approximately 67,000 eligible employees and retirees for dental benefits.

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