County of San Mateo Dental Request for Proposal

The County of San Mateo is seeking a dental services provider to deliver high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective dental care benefits to its active employees and retired population. The selected vendor will be expected to administer dental coverage for both active and retired members, provide a broad and accessible provider network, deliver responsive customer service, and offer strong account management and administrative support. The contract will have a term of 5 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. • The County is looking for a vendor that can provide comprehensive dental coverage, including a core plan and a buy-up plan for employees, as well as a retiree plan. • The vendor must have a strong provider network, with a large number of providers in the Bay Area, California, and nationally. • The vendor must have a proven track record of delivering high-quality customer service and administrative support. • The vendor must be able to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and ensure that the County's costs are minimized. • The vendor must be able to provide detailed claims projections and administrative service fees.