SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Austin ISD seeks proposals for a district-wide Student Athletic and Catastrophic Accident Insurance Program for 2026-2027. The program includes supplemental accident insurance, catastrophic accident coverage, and a zero balanced billing network to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for families.
The Austin Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and experienced insurance brokers and underwriters to provide a comprehensive, district-wide Student Athletic and Catastrophic Accident Insurance Program for the 2026–2027 school year, with options to extend. The program includes Tier I Base Supplemental Student Accident Insurance (All-School & UIL Athletics) and Tier II Catastrophic Accident Insurance (High-Limit Excess Medical), alongside a mandatory Zero Balanced Billing Network to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for district families.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 10th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 21st 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions and Answers Posted | Bonfire Platform | Official responses to all vendor-submitted clarification questions will be compiled and posted as a formal addendum within the AISD Bonfire portal. | Jul 23rd 2026, 12:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 4th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Tentative AISD Board Meeting for Review/Approval | Austin ISD Board Room / Broadcast | The evaluation team's contract award recommendation is scheduled to be presented to the Austin ISD Board of Trustees for final review and administrative approval. | Sep 24th 2026, 12:00 AM CDT | No |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Proposal – Please upload your detailed response in the format as specified in Section III of the RFP. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Required Forms - Please upload ALL Required Forms (completed and signed). The CIQ form is an online form. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance Cost Table (BT-89EM) | BidTable: Datatable | N/A | Required | You will need to complete the BidTable online in the browser. The BidTable can be filled any time during your submission. Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare. |
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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