Group Dental Insurance Service
Overview
Fit Score
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
RFP Released: May 28th, 2026
Intent to Submit Proposal Deadline: June 11th, 2026
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: June 12th, 2026
Questions due to SBO: June 15th, 2026
Responses to Questions: June 29th, 2026
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: July 13th, 2026
Notification of Finalists: August 2026
Finalist Interviews: October 2026
Recommendation of Finalist(s) to SEBC: December 2026
Anticipated Contract Start Date: July 1st, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
State Of Delaware, Department Of Human Resources, Statewide Benefits Office
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Delaware is seeking a vendor to provide group dental insurance services for its active and retired employees. The program also extends eligibility to employees and retirees from approved non-state groups, along with their covered spouses and dependent children.
The selected provider will be responsible for processing and paying claims efficiently, and supporting member communications through open enrollment, direct mailings, and other media. Emphasis is placed on adopting innovative solutions, such as technology engagement and virtual dentistry, to enhance member experience. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by June 15, 2026.
Source attribution
This Settle Intelligence analysis is based on the issuing organization’s RFP listing.