Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits

The State of Colorado’s Department of Personnel & Administration is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide administration of short‑term and long‑term disability benefit programs for state employees. The contract will cover claims processing, eligibility verification, benefit calculations, customer service, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Vendors must submit a firm, fixed‑price proposal by the deadline, demonstrate capability in disability insurance administration, and be able to support both short‑term and long‑term disability claim cycles. The award is expected in late December 2026 with contract execution anticipated in March 2027. • Scope: third‑party administration of short‑term and long‑term disability benefits • Deliverables: claims intake, eligibility determination, benefit calculations, payments, reporting, customer service, regulatory compliance • Required experience: prior administration of disability or similar insurance programs, robust IT systems, data security compliance (FERPA, state privacy laws) • Submission: electronic zip folder via designated email, one copy, firm price, no estimated costs allowed • Evaluation criteria: technical approach, management capability, cost, customer service, accessibility compliance • Mandatory registration on Colorado VSS is optional but recommended.