When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 11, 2026.

It was issued by Carter County Schools. The work is located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed employee benefits and health insurance provider. Experience administering fully insured group benefit plans. Capability to serve public-sector employers and eligible employees. Strong compliance, enrollment, and benefits administration capabilities.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Elizabethton, Tennessee, United StatesPosted: September 9, 2026Deadline: September 25, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Elizabethton, Tennessee, seeks a provider for fully insured employee benefit plans. Coverage will apply to eligible full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week under a one-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified licensed insurance carrier
Must provide fully insured dental plans
Must offer high-performance networks in the local area
Must agree to release future renewals a minimum of three months prior to the effective date
Must provide integrated COBRA or carrier-provided COBRA solution
Must submit sealed bids
Must include a Certificate of Nondiscrimination
Must include Certifications of Bidders under Tennessee Law
Must not be a broker response

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: September 2nd, 2026

Questions Deadline: September 11th, 2026

Proposals Due: September 25th, 2026 at 12:00pm EST

Enrollment: November 2026

Effective Date: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 11, 2026

CONTACTS

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

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Issuing Agency

Carter County Schools

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Elizabethton, Tennessee, is seeking a vendor to provide fully insured plans services for its full-time benefit-eligible employees. The services are intended to provide insurance coverage for eligible employees, including active full-time and part-time employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week.

The contract period will be one year. Prospective vendors must submit all questions by September 11, 2026, and proposals are due by September 25, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 11, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Carter County Schools. The work is located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Licensed employee benefits and health insurance provider
Experience administering fully insured group benefit plans
Capability to serve public-sector employers and eligible employees
Strong compliance, enrollment, and benefits administration capabilities

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