Opportunity
Tennessee Department of General Services #31786-00192
Tennessee Solicits Voluntary, Fully-Insured Vision Insurance Plan for State Group Members
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
31786-00192
NAICS
524114, 524298
This opportunity involves the procurement of a voluntary, fully-insured vision insurance plan for members of Tennessee's State Group Insurance Program. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Department of General Services, on behalf of the State Insurance Committee, Local Education Insurance Committee, and Local Government Insurance Committee - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of a voluntary, fully-insured vision insurance plan - Two benefit options: Basic and Expanded - Statewide and national coverage, with a focus on Tennessee - Core services: claims processing, call center operations, employee outreach and communication, referrals, online services for members and employers, enrollment file processing, state insurance filings, and comprehensive reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider network accessibility analysis using Quest Analytics - HIPAA compliance - Automatic transfer of current plan enrollees to the new contractor - Detailed plan benefit changes required - Open to all qualified respondents, including minority, women, service-disabled veteran, disabled, and small business enterprises - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; opportunity is open to all qualified insurance providers
Description
The State of Tennessee Department of General Services is soliciting proposals for a voluntary, fully-insured vision insurance plan. The contract will cover a statewide and national vision insurance plan with a primary focus on Tennessee, offering two separate benefit options for members of the State Group Insurance Program. The contract period is from January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2032, with the awarded contract effective mid-year 2027 for implementation. Core services include claims processing, call center support, employee outreach, referrals, online services, enrollment processing, state insurance filings, and reporting.