Short Term Disability

Gilbert Public Schools is issuing an RFP to obtain a vendor to provide Short‑Term Disability (STD) insurance coverage for its approximately 3,910 eligible employees. The contract will cover both employer‑paid and voluntary employee‑paid STD plans, with benefit structures detailed in attached benefit summaries. The District requires a group insurance arrangement that duplicates existing benefit levels; proposals not based on a group contract will be rejected. The award will be based on a mix of qualifications, price, ability to perform, and responsiveness. Vendors must submit electronic proposals, complete required questionnaires, and provide certifications, insurance, and confidentiality agreements as instructed. • Scope: Provide group Short‑Term Disability insurance (employer‑paid and voluntary) for all eligible district staff. • Eligibility: ~3,910 employees across multiple school sites in Gilbert, AZ. • Requirements: Duplicate existing benefit levels, submit detailed cost proposal, certifications, and compliance documents. • Evaluation: 33.3% qualifications, 28.3% price, 26.7% ability, 11.7% responsiveness. • Deadline: Questions due Sep 14 2026; full proposal due Oct 2 2026 (2:00 PM AZ time). • Submission: Electronically via the district’s procurement portal; no paper or fax accepted.