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City of Jackson Solicits TPA Services for Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plans

The City of Jackson, Mississippi is seeking qualified firms to provide Third Party Administration (TPA) services for its employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plans. - Government Buyer: - City of Jackson, Department of Human Resources (Director: Toya Martin) - Scope of Services: - Administration of self-funded major medical and prescription drug plans - Fully insured, voluntary dental and vision plans (100% employee-paid) - Provider network management, claims processing, pharmacy benefit management, and customer service - Compliance with privacy, data security, and reporting requirements - Implementation and open enrollment support prior to contract start - Notable Requirements: - Performance guarantees and transparent pricing - Minimal member disruption during transition - Clear rate guarantees and renewal methodologies - Contract term starts January 1, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The opportunity is open to established TPAs and insurance carriers with experience in public sector benefits administration

Description

The City of Jackson is soliciting bids from responsible firms to provide Third Party Administration services for its Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plans. The contract anticipates a change effective January 1, 2027. Bids must be sealed and submitted to the City Clerk of Jackson by September 1, 2026, at 3:30 PM local time. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on August 17, 2026, with questions due by August 14, 2026. The City promotes non-discrimination and equal business opportunity in contracting.

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