RFP-1951074 Benefits Vision Plan Administrator

The District of Parkland Health is seeking a qualified insurance carrier to administer a fully‑insured, employee‑paid group vision benefits program for its workforce and eligible dependents. The contractor will design, market, enroll, and manage the vision plan, maintain a national provider network, operate a toll‑free call center, integrate eligibility data with Workday, and deliver regular reporting. The contract is a three‑year base term starting 1 Jan 2027 with two one‑year unilateral extension options. • Provide a stand‑alone vision plan (current, enhanced, low‑dual, high‑dual options) with a three‑year rate guarantee and two optional one‑year extensions. • Manage enrollment, data exchange, provider network adequacy, member support, and all marketing/communications materials. • Meet federal (HIPAA/HITECH) and state security standards, maintain required insurance coverage, and achieve a 25 % M/WBE participation goal. • Deliver a fully operational program by 1 Jan 2027, with system readiness by 19 Dec 2026 and enrollment cards mailed in late Dec 2026.