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The bid is for basic life and accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, supplemental life, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment program administration. The preproposal meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026. The deadline for written questions is March 18, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, by 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The tentative award date is April 21, 2026. Bidders must register on emaryland marketplace advantage. The initial contract is for three years, starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods. The contract will be awarded to the firms that are the most responsive, responsible, and qualified to accomplish the scope of services. The vendor must provide a certificate of insurance and list the Board of Education of Washington County as an additional insured party. The vendor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. The vendor must also comply with the education article **** of the Maryland code regarding child sexual abuse and sexual misconduct prevention.
The proposal due date is March 31, 2026, by 11:00 AM Eastern Time, according to the bid notice.
WCPS standard payment terms are net 30, as stated in the bid document.
All services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards, according to the bid document.
The basis of award shall be the lowest responsible bidders submitting a responsive bid that conforms to the specifications established in the solicitation, as stated in the bid document.
The bid document states that the selection will be made of those offerors who have submitted a responsive and responsible proposal and are deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among those submitting proposals on the basis of the evaluation factors included in the request for proposals.
The selected vendors may be held responsible for liquidated damages resulting from performance failures, along with any associated damages incurred by WCPS, according to the bid document.
Any company objecting to the bid procedure or the recommendation for award has five 5 business days following the date of award by the board of education to file a written protest with the superintendent of schools, according to the bid document.