STOP LOSS

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) is seeking a qualified insurance carrier to provide stop‑loss coverage for its self‑funded health plan. The contract will begin January 1 2027 for a one‑year term with an option to renew up to four additional one‑year terms, subject to annual appropriations and performance. Proposers must be Texas‑licensed, have an A‑M Best rating of at least “A”, and demonstrate at least ten years of experience in the market. The district requires multi‑year rate guarantees, detailed financial disclosures, litigation history, and compliance with numerous evaluation criteria (qualification, price, support/services, etc.). Submissions are to be made electronically through the ECISD procurement portal by September 23 2026, with questions due by September 16 2026. The award is tentatively slated for October 13 2026. • Scope: Provide stop‑loss insurance (individual and aggregate) covering employee health claims. • Contract term: 1 year (Jan 1 2027‑Dec 31 2027) with up‑to‑four optional one‑year renewals. • Required credentials: Texas license, A‑M Best ≥ A, financial rating class V+, 10+ years experience. • Evaluation weight: 20 % qualification/experience, 60 % price, 10 % support/services, 10 % other factors. • Submission deadline: 23 Sep 2026, 3 PM CT; questions due 16 Sep 2026, 5 PM CT. • Award date (tentative): 13 Oct 2026. • Mandatory documents: Completed forms, financial statements, litigation disclosures, client references, and coverage design details.