When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Tempe Union High School District. The work is located in Tempe, Arizona, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Employee benefits administration provider with dental and vision plan expertise. Experience processing claims and coordinating benefits for active and COBRA participants. Established customer service operations supporting benefits inquiries during extended business hours. Dedicated account management and participant communication capabilities. Experience serving government entities or other public-sector organizations.

Employee Benefits Services (Due November 4, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Tempe, Arizona, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: November 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Tempe, Arizona government authority seeks a vendor to administer voluntary dental and vision benefits, including claims processing, participant support, account management, and benefits coordination under a one-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an active hourly employee regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours of service per week
Must provide a designated Account Manager and Account Management Team
Must provide a designated call and claim unit with toll free telephone access
Must provide customer service to answer inquiries Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (AZ time)
Must attend four (4) days of Annual Open Enrollment Meetings in Tempe, Arizona
Must provide bilingual communication/educational materials
Must maintain a panel of participating providers
Must provide timely management reports or internet access to monitor financial and service level performance
Must have a current (within last 5 years) executed Confidentiality Agreement or bid-related NDA on file with Segal to receive confidential data

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Release Project Date: October 5th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 12th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: October 16th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 4th, 2026

Proposal Evaluations: November 5th, 2026

Short List Notification: November 20th, 2026

Interviews/Demos: November 30th, 2026

Best and Final: December 9th, 2026

Anticipated Board Approval Date: March 3rd, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 16, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Tempe Union High School District

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a vendor to provide employee benefits services for a one-year contract period. Required benefit offerings include voluntary PPO dental, voluntary DHMO dental, and voluntary vision plans.

The selected vendor will provide customer service Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to address participant inquiries regarding claims, eligibility, provider networks, services, coverage, and related matters. The vendor must also provide a designated account manager and account management team, along with communication and education support.

Responsibilities include receiving claims and processing benefit payments in accordance with plan designs, coordinating benefits payable under the plans with other benefit plans, and reporting claims paid by participant status, including active and COBRA participants, as well as by in-network and out-of-network status. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Tempe Union High School District. The work is located in Tempe, Arizona, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Employee benefits administration provider with dental and vision plan expertise
Experience processing claims and coordinating benefits for active and COBRA participants
Established customer service operations supporting benefits inquiries during extended business hours
Dedicated account management and participant communication capabilities
Experience serving government entities or other public-sector organizations

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