Opportunity
City of Houston BeaconBid #RFP-2026-0019
Houston seeks an administrator for its voluntary employee dental PPO program
Posted
November 06, 2026
Respond By
December 17, 2026
Identifier
RFP-2026-0019
NAICS
524292
The City of Houston is seeking an experienced administrator for its voluntary dental PPO program for employees and dependents. - Government buyer: City of Houston, Human Resources Department. - Requested service: Administer the City’s voluntary dental preferred provider organization (DPPO) plan for employees and their dependents. - Experience requirement: Proposers should have substantial experience administering voluntary dental programs for large municipalities or other government entities. - Program materials: Supporting materials cover sample DHMO and DPPO contracts, plan designs, network access, rate history, performance guarantees, and a cost proposal form. - OEMs and vendors: No dental carriers, administrators, or other vendors are identified by name in the opportunity information provided. - Term: Three-year initial term, with two one-year renewal options; specific start and end dates are not stated.
Description
The City of Houston seeks proposals from qualified Dental Plan Administrators experienced in providing voluntary dental insurance programs to large municipalities and/or government entities. The Human Resources Department aims to improve efficiency, member experience, and dental outcomes for City employees and their dependents. The contract has an initial three-year term with two one-year renewal options, for a maximum term of five years. Responses must be submitted in the required sections, including a separate cost proposal and supporting documents.