North Carolina eVP #191-#RFP-2026-21

Harnett County Schools voluntary employee benefits and Section 125 plan administration

Harnett County Schools is seeking a partner to administer employee benefits and its Section 125 plan while offering voluntary insurance coverage. - Government buyer: Harnett County Board of Education, operating as Harnett County Schools; Business and Finance office, North Carolina. - Requested benefits: Dental insurance (self-funded preferred), vision, cancer, critical illness/group critical care, accident, hospital indemnity/medical bridge, short- and long-term disability, whole life, group term life, and other recommended voluntary benefits. - Requested services: Section 125/Flexible Spending Account administration, including health care and dependent care FSAs; enrollment and online enrollment support; employee communications and assistance; payroll and carrier data coordination; claims, reimbursements, appeals, debit-card administration if offered; compliance testing and filings; and account management. - Named providers: Teladoc, the existing telemedicine provider, and OneAmerica, the existing EAP provider. Proposers must address coordination, continuity, and associated costs. No insurance carrier, benefits administrator, OEM, product part number, or quantity is specified. - Notable requirements: Explain included versus optional services; disclose fees and commissions; address implementation and transition, licensing, compliance, data security, and ongoing employee support.

Description

Harnett County Schools is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide voluntary employee benefits, administer its Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, provide enrollment services, and deliver related employee support. The scope includes offering competitive benefit options, administering benefits reliably, communicating with employees, supporting payroll and enrollment data, and coordinating with HCS and existing service providers. The anticipated initial contract term is September 1, 2026 through August 30, 2029, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.; the RFP states that electronic bids are not permitted and requires submission as detailed in the attached RFP.

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