Self-Insured Workers Compensation Third Party Administration Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Seattle, Washington, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 23rd, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking a third-party administrator to manage self-insured workers' compensation claims, ensure compliance, and enhance claims handling processes in Washington.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $1,500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

March 25, 2026: Advertisement for Request for Proposal Published (First Notice).

April 1, 2026: Advertisement for Request for Proposal Published (Second Notice).

April 9, 2026: Last day for Questions from Proposers by 2:00 p.m.

April 16, 2026: Addendum Issued.

April 23, 2026: Proposal Due by 10:00 a.m. PST.

April 23rd-30th, 2026: Initial screening.

Approx. May 4, 2026: Notification sent to selected firm.

Approx. May 4th-11th, 2026: Negotiation of Contract.

Approx. September 1, 2026: Anticipated Start Date.

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 9th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Seattle Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to provide third-party administration (TPA) services for self-insured workers' compensation claims. The selected TPA will be responsible for delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant workers' compensation claims adjustment services, ensuring all activities adhere to statutory requirements.

The TPA is expected to partner proactively with the agency, focusing on reducing the human and financial impact of employee injuries. Responsibilities will include prompt payment processing within mandated timeframes, immediate and accurate system updates for payments, reserve changes, and file closings. The TPA will establish and manage reserves to consider all potential payments, including expenses, and ensure that claim personnel handle all tasks that can be done as effectively and economically as defense counsel.

Additionally, the TPA will conduct an initial evaluation of the agency’s current workers' compensation policies, procedures, and forms, subsequently providing recommendations for improving claims handling operations.

Source attribution

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