RFP 2015-49 Covered California for Small Business

This contract awards five California‑based insurance firms the role of General Agents for Covered California’s Small Business Marketplace. The agencies will handle electronic enrollment, quoting, agent recruitment, training, open‑enrollment support, and participation in marketing events, all on a commission‑based compensation model. The solicitation was released June 8 2016, proposals were due July 11 2016, and the intent to award was announced August 1 2016. The contract term runs from September 1 2016 through June 30 2018, with optional one‑year renewals extending the relationship up to five years. • Scope: electronic submission of applications, quoting, agent recruitment/training, open‑enrollment support, and marketing participation for small‑business health plans. • Compensation: commission‑based, contingent on federal funding and fee collections; no fixed dollar amounts disclosed. • Award: five vendors selected; protest period ended August 5 2016. • Renewal: optional, up to five one‑year extensions, discussed ≥ 60 days before each year‑end.