Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Austin Independent School District seeks qualified firms for Group Health Benefits Consulting Services to support a complex employee benefits program for 11,000 employees. Services include strategic planning, financial analysis, vendor management, and compliance. This is a Request for Qualifications with key deadlines in April and May 2026.
The Austin Independent School District (“AISD” or “the District”) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide Group Health Benefits Consulting Services. The District currently serves approximately 11,000 benefit-eligible employees.The selected consultant will serve as a strategic partner to the District in supporting a large and complex employee benefits program, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits. Services will include, but are not limited to, strategic planning, financial and actuarial analysis, vendor management, procurement support, plan design, compliance, data analytics, and employee communication support.AISD currently utilizes a benefits administration platform and expects respondents to demonstrate the ability to support ongoing operations while also providing recommendations for improvements or alternative solutions, if applicable.This solicitation is issued as a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Evaluation will be based on qualifications, experience, proposed personnel, approach, and overall value to the District. Selected respondents may be invited to participate in a Phase 2 in-person interview and/or presentation.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 10th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 21st 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions and Answers Posted | Bonfire Portal | Bonfire Portal | Apr 24th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 5th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Phase 2 In-Person Interviews | Austin ISD Headquarters – 4000 S IH-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78704 | Selected respondents will be invited to participate in Phase 2 in-person interviews/presentations. Each session will be approximately one (1) hour in length, including presentation and question-and-answer period. Specific times will be assigned to selected respondents. | May 13th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT - May 13th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Tentative Board Approval | Austin ISD Board of Trustees Meeting | Austin ISD Board of Trustees Meeting | Jun 25th 2026, 6:00 PM CDT | No |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Forms | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
Requested Information: Listed below are the documents and information needed to complete your submission: Name Type # Files Requirement Name Type # Files Requirement Required Forms File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Vendor Proposal Name Type # Files Requirement Name Type # Files Requirement Vendor Response File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Ackknowledge Addenda Name Type # Files Requirement Name Type # Files Requirement By selecting “Yes,” the Respondent acknowledges that they have reviewed and incorporated all issued addenda into their response. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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