Unemployment Compensation Insurance Service

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Mercedes, Texas, United StatesPosted 23 days agoDeadline: May 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government of Mercedes, Texas is soliciting proposals for the administration and management of unemployment compensation insurance services, including claims processing and representation at hearings.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be qualified to administer the STISD Unemployment Compensation Program
Must be knowledgeable in the State of Texas Unemployment Compensation laws
Must provide one original hardcopy, one copy, and one copy on a USB drive
Must provide references from at least five school districts or government entities
Must provide insurance certificates for Errors & Omissions, General Liability, Automobile Insurance, and Workers' Compensation
Must provide financial statements including the most current income statement and balance sheet
Must provide sample management reports, unemployment claims procedures, and cost control programs
Must be able to provide counseling and legal representation at all administrative hearings
Must have an errors and omissions policy with a minimum limit of $2,000,000

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Proposals are due by May 14th, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

The contract commences on October 1st, 2026 and ends on September 30th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 9th, 2026

Issuing Agency

South Texas Independent School District

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Mercedes, Texas is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive unemployment compensation insurance services. Responsibilities include the administration and management of unemployment compensation claims filed by employees, as well as providing counseling and representing the district at all administrative hearings concerning unemployment claims.

The selected contractor will be required to enter claims and related supporting data from investigations into a computer database maintained by the contractor. Additionally, the vendor must submit samples of relevant publications, reports, policy and procedural recommendations, and similar documentation. The services also include the processing and secure storage of employee payroll and separation data, and the prompt, accurate completion of all unemployment claim forms and inquiries. Loss control services will be supported by the Fund for the program participant.

Source attribution

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