Opportunity
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #127-2026
SORTA Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Administration Services
Posted
October 06, 2026
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
127-2026
NAICS
524291, 524298
SORTA is seeking a third-party administrator to manage its self-insured workers’ compensation program across a five-year contract term. - Government buyer: Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), commonly known as Cincinnati Metro; Human Resources. - Procurement: Comprehensive workers’ compensation TPA services for SORTA’s self-insured program under Ohio law. No products, product part numbers, or product quantities are specified. - Requested services: Claims intake, administration and closure; reserve and benefit management; medical management, bill review, case management and return-to-work support; cost containment, subrogation and financial controls; investigations and legal support; regulatory compliance, audits and filings; claims data, reporting and payment forecasts; program consulting, safety and injury-prevention support; and transition assistance. - Pricing and term: An all-inclusive annual service fee is requested for each of five contract years. Start and end dates are not specified. - Named vendors: Charles Taylor TPA and Lodestar Claims & Risk Services were listed as pre-proposal meeting attendees; neither is identified as selected for an award. - OEMs: No product manufacturers or OEMs are specified; this opportunity is for services. - Notable requirements: The opportunity is set aside for certified small and disadvantaged businesses; certification evidence is required and self-certification is not accepted.
Description
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking proposals for comprehensive third-party administrator services for its self-insured Workers' Compensation program. The selected firm will provide claims administration and management, medical management and return-to-work support, cost containment, financial management, investigations and legal support, compliance and audits, reporting, and program consulting. The contract term is five years, with annual all-inclusive service fees. Participation is restricted to certified small and disadvantaged businesses; certification evidence is required, and self-certification is not accepted.