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Active and Retired Employee Dental Benefits Services

Overview


Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing
San Bernardino, California, United StatesPosted: October 3, 2026Deadline: November 4, 2026

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SUMMARY


A government authority in San Bernardino seeks a vendor for a five-year employee benefits contract covering medical, prescription drug, and active and retired employee dental plans. The provider will also handle dental claims payments and support employee communications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


60 months

TIMELINE


Release of RFP: October 2nd, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Questions: October 14th, 2026

Responses to Questions (Tentative): October 21st, 2026

Deadline for Reply of Intent: October 14th, 2026

Deadline for Proposals: November 4th, 2026

Interview Date (Tentative): January 14th, 2027

Date for Tentative Contract Award: February 11th, 2027

Effective Date of Contract: July 24th, 2027 for Actives; January 1st, 2028 for Retirees

QUESTION DEADLINE


October 14, 2026

CONTACTS


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

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Issuing Agency


San Bernardino County

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DESCRIPTION


The government authority in San Bernardino, California is seeking a vendor to provide benefits services for active and retired employees under a five-year contract. The scope includes fully insured medical, hospital, and prescription drug plan benefits for active and retired employees.

The vendor will provide self-insured dental preferred provider organization benefits and fully insured dental health maintenance organization benefits for active employees, as well as fully insured DHMO and DPPO dental benefits for retired employees. Responsibilities also include prompt payment of dental benefit claims and ongoing technical and creative assistance with developing and preparing employee communications materials. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 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 14, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by San Bernardino County. The work is located in San Bernardino, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Employee benefits and health plan administrator with public-sector experience
  • Expertise managing fully insured and self-insured medical and dental plans
  • Capability to administer DPPO and DHMO programs for active and retired employees
  • Demonstrated claims processing and prompt payment capabilities
  • Experience developing employee benefits communications and support materials

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