*** The Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) is seeking Employee Benefits Third-Party Administrator (TPA) services. The mix of products and services to be offered to employees would be developed in collaboration with the awarded TPA respondent. *** ***Collaboration between awarded Employee Benefits TPA respondent and Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) to start December 9, 2025, to prepare for products and services to be offered to employees starting July 1, 2026, with a "Test Live" date of June 15, 2026, to ensure all systems are in place and functional. *** The Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) is accepting proposals for an Employee Benefits TPA to provide services and/or insurance products to LISD, Online Benefit Management, and Administration of Section 125 including COBRA administration. It is the intent of LISD to establish a contract with vendor(s) for Employee Benefits which include both Employee Benefits TPA services and benefit products as well. The Employee Benefits TPA will solicit and provide ancillary and voluntary employee benefit insurance products in accordance with relevant insurance statutes and will provide third-party administration services including, but not limited to, an on-line enrollment system for all employee benefit insurance plans, including health insurance, full integration with the District's financial management systems, Cafeteria Plan Administration, a bilingual (English/Spanish) call center to respond to employee insurance questions on an as needed basis, on-site enrollment meetings as requested, and at least one fulltime onsite customer service representative. The term of this proposal shall be for one year with four successive one-year extensions, based on the long-range needs of the District and mutual consent of both parties not to exceed five years total.
Background
The Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) is seeking Employee Benefits Third-Party Administrator (TPA) services to enhance their employee benefits offerings. The goal is to collaborate with the awarded TPA to develop a mix of products and services tailored for LISD employees, aligning with the district's mission to provide quality education and support for its staff.
Work Details
The selected Employee Benefits TPA will provide a range of services including:
- Administration of Section 125 plans, including COBRA administration.
- Online Benefit Management system for all employee benefit insurance plans, including health insurance.
- Full integration with the District’s financial management systems.
- Cafeteria Plan Administration.
- A bilingual (English/Spanish) call center to assist employees with insurance inquiries as needed.
- On-site enrollment meetings upon request.
- At least one full-time onsite customer service representative to support LISD staff.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence on December 9, 2025, with services starting on July 1, 2026. A 'Test Live' date is set for June 15, 2026, to ensure all systems are operational before full implementation. The initial term is one year, with the possibility of four successive one-year extensions based on mutual consent and the district's needs, not exceeding five years in total.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at various locations within the Lewisville Independent School District in Texas.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors must comply with specific requirements including providing proof of relevant licenses and certifications; maintaining appropriate insurance coverage; and adhering to local, state, and federal laws regarding employee benefits administration. Additionally, vendors must not have any affiliations with foreign terrorist organizations or engage in business practices that boycott Israel.
