# 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.

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