Bid guide
How to bid on benefits administration for Oakland County
What Oakland County is buying
Oakland County’s Department of Human Resources, Benefits Division, is seeking comprehensive administration of its Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, COBRA, and Direct Bill programs.
The RFP is for a three-year contract, with two optional one-year extensions and a maximum term of five years. It may suit firms that provide employee benefits account and continuation coverage administration.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 26, 2026. Questions are due November 16, 2026. Proposals are due December 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Do not rely on being able to submit after the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is relevant to professional-services firms that administer healthcare and dependent care FSAs, HSAs, COBRA, and direct billing programs.
Before deciding to respond, check the full solicitation for the County’s detailed requirements and confirm that your firm can address the requested services.
How to access and respond
Open the Oakland County solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is required to view the full notice, solicitation documents, and addenda.
Review the documents and any addenda, then submit your proposal through BidNet Direct or follow the submission directions in the notice. Allow time to complete the portal steps before the December 14 deadline.
Prepare a clear, competitive proposal
Use the solicitation’s requirements as a checklist. Address each requested service separately, explain how your firm would administer it, and make clear which parts of the work your team can handle.
Review your response for completeness, consistency, and compliance with the notice’s submission instructions. Check BidNet Direct for addenda and account for any changes before submitting.
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 Oakland County; the original posting controls.