Stop Loss

The City of El Paso is issuing an RFP (Solicitation No. 2026‑0495R) for “Stop Loss” services. While the solicitation does not detail the specific scope, “stop‑loss” typically refers to insurance coverage that protects self‑funded health plans from catastrophic claims. Interested vendors must submit proposals by 23 September 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑proposal conference is scheduled for 2 September 2026, with a second optional session on 8 September 2026. Questions must be submitted by 9 September 2026, and answers will be posted by 16 September 2026. The contract is expected to be awarded in November 2026, with performance likely extending for the term of the stop‑loss coverage (often 1‑3 years). • Issue Date: 25 Aug 2026; Close Date: 23 Sep 2026 • Pre‑proposal conferences (optional) – 02 Sep 2026 (2 PM) & 08 Sep 2026 (9 AM) • Questions due: 09 Sep 2026; Answers posted: 16 Sep 2026 • Award approx.: Nov 2026 • Primary contact: Paula Salas, Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, (915) 262‑9901, [email protected] • No site‑visit required; no mandatory pre‑bid attendance. • Scope presumed: provision of stop‑loss insurance or related risk‑management services for the City’s self‑funded health plan.