The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California PlanetBids #RFP-MN-1420

MWD Solicits Third-Party Administrator for Liability and Property Claims Management

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is seeking a qualified third-party administrator (TPA) to manage its self-insured liability and property claims program. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Professional Services division - Services Requested: - Third-party administrator services for liability and property claims - Scope includes claims investigation, financial reserve estimation, settlement negotiation, reporting, coordination with legal and insurance entities, and loss prevention advice - Consultant must maintain a claims office in Southern California - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs; notable TPA vendors include Carl Warren & Company, Copper Claims Services, Gallagher Bassett Services, George Hills Company, Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting - Key Requirements: - Minimum five years' experience as a TPA, with at least three years handling public entity claims - Must possess an Independent Adjusters License issued by the California Department of Insurance - Business must have been in existence for at least five years - Mandatory electronic proposal submission and completion of specific compliance forms - Adherence to MWD's Business Outreach Program, requiring 25% participation by Small and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises - Insurance coverage must be maintained for at least five years post-contract completion - Period of Performance: - Annual agreement with up to four one-year option extensions - Fixed monthly fee for services - Contract may be terminated with at least ten days' notice - Notable Requirements: - Strict conflict of interest policies - Intellectual property rights and independent contractor status emphasized - Regular reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) and annual review of open cases and reserves

Description

This solicitation is for third-party administrator (TPA) services for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's self-insured liability and property claims program. The contract duration is five years, starting June 1, 2027. The scope includes handling property and liability claims with a focus on public entity business. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications including experience and licensing requirements, and proposals must be submitted electronically by October 6, 2026.

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