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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a one-year contract with annual renewal options for five additional years for the furnishing of dental insurance as an employee benefit for use county wide to Assurant Employee Benefits of Overland Park, KS, under the terms and conditions of Request For Proposals No. 38-08 at an estimated first year cost to the County of $47,140.00.
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RESOLUTION #16740, October 20, 2008
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and Purchasing has solicited written proposals for group dental insurance for County employees for a dental health maintenance organization plan and an indemnity/PPO plan; and,
WHEREAS, a total of eighteen (18) solicitations were distributed and five (5) responses were received as follows:
RESPONDENTS
Assurant Employee Benefits, Overland Park, KS
Metlife, New York, NY
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kansas City (Jackson County), MO
Delta Dental, St. Louis, MO
United Health Care, Minnetonka, MN
and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and Purchasing recommends the County Executive be authorized to execute a one-year contract with annual renewal options for five additional years, for the furnishing of dental insurance as an employee benefit for use countywide to Assurant Employee Benefits of Overland Park, KS, under the terms and conditions of Request For Proposal No. 38-08, as the lowest and best bid, at an estimated first year cost to the County of $47,140.00; and,
WHEREAS, this award is made on an as needed basis and does not obligate Jackson County to pay any specific amount, with the availability of funds subject to annual appropriation; and,
WHEREAS, the recommended plan rates are as follows:
Provider Monthly Rate
Assurant Secure DHMO $ 9.06 Individual $14,82 Couple
$22.80 Family
Assurant Freedom Basic PPO $13.66 Individual
$25.33 Couple
$45.61 Family
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