Notice of Intent to Solicit Proposals: Employee Health Plan Benefits Administration

Charles County Government is seeking proposals from qualified firms to administer its employee and retiree medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision benefit plans and provide stop-loss reinsurance. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering comprehensive benefit administration and support services in accordance with the County’s requirements.

Final proposals will be evaluated based on provider networks, administrative services and programs, regulatory compliance, and pricing. The County intends to select one firm or multiple firms to provide the requested services under the contract term and renewal options outlined in this RFP. Proposers should demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the needs of the County and its employees and retirees.

The selected firm will be responsible for delivering comprehensive benefit administration and support services in accordance with the County’s requirements.

**Responses must be submitted electronically** to https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/charlescountymd

Each prospective offeror interested in participating in this procurement shall submit a *Notice of Intent Form* prior to the County releasing the RFP. The form shall be submitted by the due date and time specified on the Proposal Submission tab. A link to the RFP and associated documents will be provided to eligible registered firms after review by the County.

Offerors shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, click on "Draft Response" and follow the instructions to submit the electronic Notice of Intent via the County's e-Procurement Portal.

Notice of Intent shall be submitted by **8:00 am on Monday, November 23, 2026**. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submission, modification, or withdrawal of proposals after the due date/time will not be considered.

The County is only accepting electronic submittals. Delivery methods by courier, in-person hand delivered, United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service or Federal Express, and other methods of delivery shall not be accepted. Any documents not received timely will not be considered.