Employee Benefits- Medical/Rx/EAP RFP

The Tempe Union High School District is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive employee health benefits—including medical, prescription drug (Rx), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services—for its staff for a one‑year term (March 15 2027 – March 14 2028). The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and qualified offeror based on a weighted evaluation of responsiveness, qualifications, cost, and past performance. Vendors must attend an optional pre‑proposal conference on October 23, 2026, submit questions by October 28, 2026, and deliver a full proposal by November 19, 2026. The district expects the selected provider to manage enrollment, claims processing, network administration, and compliance with federal and state regulations, with net‑30 payment terms. • Scope: Medical, Rx, and EAP benefits administration for district employees. • Contract length: 1 year (with potential renewal option). • Key dates: Pre‑proposal conference Oct 23, 2026; Questions due Oct 28, 2026; Proposal due Nov 19, 2026; Board approval Mar 3, 2027. • Evaluation criteria: Responsiveness (35%), Qualifications (30%), Cost (25%), Past Performance (10%). • Submission via OpenGov procurement portal; all inquiries must be submitted through the portal.