INSURANCE: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

The County of Cameron is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for approximately 1,746 eligible county employees. The contract will commence on October 1, 2026 and run for a one‑year term (with a three‑year price‑guarantee clause and auto‑renewal provisions). Bidders must submit a sealed bid package that includes detailed cost proposals, qualifications, and compliance certifications. The award will be based on price (30 %) and a blend of qualifications, support services, and fit (70 %). • Deliver 24/7 counseling, mental‑health, legal, financial, and work‑life resources via phone, online portal, and in‑person sessions (up to six short‑term counseling sessions per issue). • Provide crisis‑response, critical‑incident stress debriefing, training, and utilization reporting (quarterly). • Offer a per‑employee‑per‑month fee (baseline $1.32 PEPM) with a minimum three‑year price guarantee and CPI‑based adjustments on renewal. • Must meet all statutory certifications (Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, HUB, de‑barment, boycott, etc.) and carry required insurance. • Submission deadline is August 10, 2026 3:00 p.m. CST; questions were due July 24, 2026.