Opportunity
Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2425-266VOLUNTARY_BENEFITS
Durham Public Schools Voluntary Benefits Administration and Services RFP
Posted
May 22, 2025
Respond By
May 29, 2025
Identifier
179-2425-266VOLUNTARY_BENEFITS
NAICS
524298
Durham Public Schools in North Carolina is seeking proposals for the administration and management of voluntary employee benefits, specifically Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plans. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or carriers named; vendors are expected to broker with multiple insurance carriers for voluntary benefits - Products/Services Requested: - Full-service administration of Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plans - Voluntary benefits including Life, AD&D, LTC, STD, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other options - Technology integration with Selerix platform for benefits enrollment - Support for both employer and employee paid benefits - Compliance and reporting support (including E-Verify and federal/state guidelines) - Ongoing plan administration, customer service, education/enrollment meetings, and reconciliation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with current payroll system (AS400, transitioning to Sylogist) - Vendor must provide a single-source solution for all Section 125 benefits - Proposal submission requires three hard copies and one flash drive copy - Eligible employee headcount is 4,307 - Broker must be versed in compliance and reporting requirements - Contract term is three years with options for two one-year renewals
Description
Durham Public Schools is soliciting proposals for voluntary benefits. The procurement includes services related to Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plans, including plan administration, customer service, enrollment support, and compliance. The district seeks a full-service model with brokering, education/enrollment meetings, and assistance with plan administration. The bid opening is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Vendors must submit sealed proposals and comply with federal and state guidelines.