Employee Benefits Dental Insurance Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Portland, Texas, United StatesPosted 20 days agoDeadline: May 20th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking dental insurance carriers to offer enhanced dental benefits for full-time city employees and retirees in Portland, Texas.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be authorized and licensed to provide dental insurance coverage in the State of Texas
Must have experience providing group dental insurance services to public or private sector employers
Must provide at least three references from current or recent clients
Must maintain a minimum financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) or better from A.M. Best
Must be in good standing with the Texas Department of Insurance

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Request for Proposal Release Date: April 16th, 2026

Deadline for Requests for Clarification: April 27th, 2026

Responses to Requests for Clarification: April 30th, 2026

Proposals Due Deadline: May 20th, 2026

Anticipated Award of Contract: June 16th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 27th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Portland

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Portland, Texas is seeking proposals from dental insurance carriers for employee benefits dental insurance services. The scope includes providing dental coverage to 189 full-time city employees, as well as retiree dental coverage for 42 eligible retirees. Dependent coverage is available for employees and retirees who elect to participate.

The objective is to improve the dental benefits offered to employees and their families. The selected provider should offer a buy-up plan with enhanced benefits, including higher annual maximums, orthodontia coverage, and stronger out-of-network reimbursement. The contract will be for a one-year period.

Interested vendors must submit any questions regarding the RFP no later than April 27, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.