Dental and Vision Administration Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Questions due by July 16th, 2026.
Consolidated answers posted by July 22nd, 2026.
Bid response due by August 6th, 2026.
Contract start date anticipated September 1st, 2026.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Sas Office Of State Procurement
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a contractor to provide third-party administrative services for its self-funded dental and vision plan. The selected contractor will be responsible for administering and managing the plans, including maintaining a network of participating providers and facilities.
The dental plan must include preventive and diagnostic care at no charge to members when services are provided by in-network providers, including routine cleanings every six months, annual X-rays, and exams. The policy must also offer Basic, Major, and Orthodontia dental services without waiting periods or benefit exclusions. The agency will retain discretionary authority over the plan and the right to make final determinations on claim payments.
The contractor must support secure file transfer protocol, secure messaging, and task services. Paper claims must be converted into electronic records and transmitted in HIPAA-compliant electronic format. The contractor will also be required to provide weekly claims reports for reimbursement, monthly invoicing for administrative and PPO fees, and separate reporting of total paid dental and vision claims. Questions are due by July 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 17, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Sas Office Of State Procurement. The work is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Third-party administrator specializing in self-funded dental and vision benefit plans
- Experience managing provider networks and PPO fee structures
- Strong HIPAA-compliant claims processing and electronic records capabilities
- Secure file transfer, messaging, and workflow management infrastructure
- Proven reporting and invoicing systems for weekly claims reconciliation and monthly billing
- Experience serving government agencies or public-sector employee benefit programs
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