University of Illinois Springfield
Request for Proposal: Athletic Accident Medical Insurance for UIS
This solicitation is being cancelled and will be reposted at a later date.
The RFP opening date has been changed to April 3, 2020 at 2pm CDST.
Clarifying information provided in attached Addendum 1.
First published Thursday, February 13, 2020
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Friday April 3, 2020:
At the following address:
Purchasing Department
BSB 106
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is seeking offers from qualified offerors to provide intercollegiate athlete
accident (ICA) insurance coverage, plan administration and claim processing services according to the
requirements of HIPAA and FERPA. UIS is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The
University is seeking secondary coverage in excess of all other coverage for up to $90,000 per accident
medical/dental maximum with benefit period of an initial one-year period, August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021,
with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year terms under the same terms and conditions based on
satisfactory performance, continuing need and availability of funds. In addition, the policy should include
accidental death and dismemberment or loss of sight benefit of a minimum of $10,000.00. Coverage will be for
eligible student athletes, cheerleaders, student managers and athletic training students actively involved in
University sports.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Chief Procurement Officer - Ben Bagby
State Purchasing Officer - Caleb Adams
Submit 4 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 20 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.