Insurance, Life, AD&D, Travel, STD

The City of Mesa awarded a multi‑line insurance contract to Standard Insurance Company to provide group term life, accidental death & dismemberment, business travel accident, voluntary short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage for its employees, sworn personnel, and elected officials. The five‑year firm‑fixed‑price contract runs from 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2030, with an annual award value of $2,105,722 and optional renewals of up to two additional years. The contract requires the vendor to maintain existing coverage levels, supply all policy documents, handle claims reporting, and support open‑enrollment processes at no extra cost to the City. • Scope: Group life & AD&D (basic & supplemental), BTA/commuter travel accident, voluntary STD, and LTD for sworn personnel/elected officials. • Financials: $2,105,722 per year (~$10.5 M total for the base term). • Requirements: Arizona licensing, A‑ rating, contractor‑side insurance, self‑billing, no‑loss coverage guarantee, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.