Disability Insurance Government Bids & RFPs

The final date for submission of bids is June 1, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, Appendix C (Contract Provisions) mentions that payment shall be rendered electronically in accordance with ordinary state procedures and practices.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail warranty terms for the VMware Cloud Foundation renewal. However, Appendix B1 (Additional Specifications for Technology Contracts) outlines general warranty provisions for products and services, including product performance, title, contractor compliance, product warranty, replacement parts warranty, virus warranty, datetime warranty, workmanship warranty, and survival of warranties.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion. However, Appendix B (General Specifications) mentions that NYSIF reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or separable portions of offers, and waive technicalities, irregularities, and omissions if NYSIF determines the best interests of the state will be served. It also states that in the event two offers are found to be substantially equivalent, price shall be the basis for determining the award recipient.

Bidders must be New York State small businesses certified as minority or women-owned businesses (MWBE) pursuant to Article 15a of the New York State Executive Law, or small businesses certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB) pursuant to Article 3 of the New York State Veterans Services Law. Bidders must also be authorized to resell Broadcom products.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, Appendix C (Contract Provisions) mentions that failure to comply with nondiscrimination requirements can result in fines and possible termination of the contract. It also states that failure to meet delivery time schedules may be grounds for cancellation of the order or contract. Appendix M (Participation by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises) mentions liquidated damages for non-compliance with MWBE participation goals.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.

The bid notice does not mention a requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice outlines a vendor protest procedure. For solicitation phase protests, they must be received by 1:00 PM on the 7th business day prior to the bid due date. For post-award protests, they must be received by 1:00 PM on the 10th business day following the notice of contract award or notification of bid rejection.

The value of the resulting contract from this procurement will not exceed $1,500,****.

The bid notice states that proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. , Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Taylor County Purchasing Office, 600 Pecan Street, Abilene, Texas ****.

The bid proposal award shall be based on, but not limited to, premium cost, administrative fees, benefits, special needs/requirements of Taylor County, vendors past performance record with Taylor County, Taylor County's evaluation of vendors ability, and final billed premium including broker commission.

Insurance carriers submitted must have an A. M. Best rating of A or better. The insurance carrier must pay claims in Texas for at least 5,000 employee lives. The insurance carrier must be able to demonstrate the ability to process 90% of clean claims within 10 working days from date of receipt.