Third Party Administrative Services

Since December 1, 2014, Frederick County, Maryland has been governed by a County Executive and County Council pursuant to the Charter of Frederick County, Maryland. [...] In 2022, the County transitioned to a self-insured program for worker’s compensation. In 2024, the County moved to a high retention program for liability.

The County will be continuing the self-insured workers’ compensation program, plans to shift to a self-insured program for other lines of coverage as outlined within this solicitation, and seeks to select a third-party claim administrator to manage claims under those lines.

**Proposal Submission:** https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/302926 Note: **Only electronic submissions will be accepted.** PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION WILL TAKE TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS.

The County intends to award to the responsive and responsible Contractor whose proposal represents the best value to the County.

Contractors must be engaged in third party claim administration services and shall have been actively engaged in this field for a minimum of ten (10) years.

The contract period shall be for one (1) year commencing on or about July 1, 2027 after approval and proper execution of the contract documents, with a renewal option for four (4) additional years in one-year increments, exercisable at the sole discretion of the County.

**Tentative Presentation/Interview Dates:** January 12, 2027 and January 13, 2027.

Bid Deposit: No, Bid Deposit Amount is not applicable. Performance Bond: No, Performance Bond Amount is not applicable. Payment Bond: No, Payment Bond Amount is not applicable.

Unless otherwise specified, all formal proposals submitted shall be irrevocable for 120 days following the proposal opening date, unless the Contractor agrees to an extension.

The Contractor shall be required to provide the insurance as outlined in Section Insurance Requirements. All documentation of insurance shall be submitted prior to contract start date.