When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 6, 2026.

It was issued by University Of South Carolina. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Expertise in managing large-scale supplemental and voluntary benefit programs. Experience integrating benefits solutions with HRIS and payroll systems. Proven track record with higher education or public sector clients. Ability to deliver cost-neutral, employee-paid benefit models. Strong employee communication and engagement capabilities.

Strategic Supplemental and Voluntary Benefit Program Service (Due July 22, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesPosted: June 20th, 2026Deadline: July 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

The University of South Carolina System is seeking a strategic partner to modernize and streamline its supplemental and voluntary employee benefit program, aiming for improved engagement, administrative efficiency, and consistent employee experience.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Conference: July 1st, 2026

Questions Due: July 6th, 2026

Offer Opening Date: July 22nd, 2026

Award Posting: August 25th, 2026

Contract Start: September 4th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 6th, 2026

CONTACTS

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

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Issuing Agency

University Of South Carolina

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DESCRIPTION

The University of South Carolina System seeks a strategic partner to optimize and modernize its supplemental and voluntary benefit program services. The intended scope includes evaluating, enhancing, and potentially consolidating current supplemental and voluntary benefit offerings to improve both employee engagement and administrative efficiency.

The selected partner will be expected to enhance employee access to valuable voluntary benefits, increase employee awareness and participation, and streamline program administration to reduce operational burden and manual processes for university staff. Additionally, services must ensure seamless integration with the University's HRIS and payroll systems, maintain a cost-neutral structure for the institution (with benefits paid by employees), and deliver a consistent, high-quality employee experience across all university campuses.

The program should also provide clear portability, conversion, continuation, and retirement-related options, detailing eligibility criteria, processes, and associated costs. The contract is anticipated to run for one year, and all bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting and adhere to key submission deadlines.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 6, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of South Carolina. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Expertise in managing large-scale supplemental and voluntary benefit programs
Experience integrating benefits solutions with HRIS and payroll systems
Proven track record with higher education or public sector clients
Ability to deliver cost-neutral, employee-paid benefit models
Strong employee communication and engagement capabilities

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