Bid guide
How to bid on Health and Wellness Insurance Services for Brazos River Authority
What the agency is buying
The Brazos River Authority is seeking proposals for fully insured medical/Rx, dental, FSA, HRA, and COBRA insurance services. This opportunity is for vendors who can provide comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
The new coverage will serve 277 active full-time employees and 2 COBRA participants. The Brazos River Authority is looking for proposals that use their current deductibles and aggregate limits, with new coverage starting January 1, 2027.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 06, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to submit your proposal well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for insurance providers specializing in fully insured medical, prescription drug, dental, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and COBRA administration.
Firms with experience serving public entities and managing benefits for a similar number of employees would be well-suited for this bid. The current providers are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for medical and dental, and Flores & Associates for FSA, HRA, and COBRA.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to view the original source on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account.
Once you have reviewed the full documents, submit your response as directed in the posting before the stated deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your proposal clearly outlines pricing net of commissions, as requested. Pay close attention to the current deductible and aggregate limits specified by the Brazos River Authority.
Highlight your experience with similar-sized employee groups and your ability to meet the January 1, 2027, effective date for new coverage. Clearly demonstrate how your services will meet the geo access requirements for both general and specialist providers and hospitals.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Brazos River Authority; the original posting controls.