Dental Administration Services

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Background Johnson County, a local government in the Kansas City metropolitan area, is seeking proposals for Dental Administration Services. The County serves over 600,000 residents through various agencies and departments and aims to maintain quality dental benefits while managing costs. The current dental plan has been administered by Delta Dental of Kansas for 23 years, and the County is looking for a long-term relationship with a carrier or third-party administrator. Work Details The contract will cover the administration of the County's self-funded dental plan, which includes: - A comprehensive evaluation to maintain quality dental benefits while managing costs. - A minimum three-year contract term with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods. - A six-year rate guarantee is preferred. - The vendor must provide administrative services only (ASO) but may consider fully-insured plans if cost-competitive. - The plan currently covers 3,202 enrolled employees out of 3,303 eligible employees. - The vendor must provide a designated service unit/staff and eligibility person, similar to the current arrangement. - Weekly eligibility data transfers are preferred. - The proposal should match current plan designs and include any enhancements or incentive programs. Period of Performance The contract will be effective from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with options for three additional one-year renewals. Place of Performance Services will be performed in Johnson County, Kansas. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate significant experience with administering ASO dental plans and provide exemplary customer service. They must be legally registered in Kansas and hold all necessary licenses or certifications relevant to the contract. Bidders should not be listed on the Excluded Parties List System on SAM.gov and must comply with local tax laws.