SLED Opportunity · IOWA · IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Iowa State University seeks proposals for a Group Voluntary Eyewear Discount Plan. The opportunity includes vision insurance services with detailed utilization and claims data provided. Responses must be submitted online by March 13, 2026.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide the goods and/or services described herein. Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date. Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid opportunity. Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline. --- Q&A --- Q1: Is the University requesting any credits (implementation, technology, etc.) to be included in the rates? If so, please confirm the amount and frequency (one-time versus annual). A1: We are not requesting credits but we will review any proposal based on its merit if provided. Submitted: 2/26/2026 12:01:53 PM (CT) Q2: Are there are any pass-through or explicit administrative charges included in the current and historical rates? A2: Not to our knowledge, the rates charged are inclusive of all fees and claims utilization. Submitted: 2/26/2026 11:13:32 AM (CT) Q3: Are the prior years' rates (rate history) available? A3: Yes, this can be provided if the vendors request a certain timeframe. We believe that anything past the current and two years prior is unnecessary. Rates had a minor increase in 2025 premiums, 2026 rates remained the same. Submitted: 2/26/2026 11:13:00 AM (CT) Q4: Please confirm the percentage of claims paid In-Network. A4: We do not have this information available at this time but will provide it if it becomes available before the bid close date. Submitted: 2/26/2026 11:12:28 AM (CT) Q5: Please provide annual utilization experience including number of: • Frames, • Single lenses, • Bifocal lenses, • Trifocal lenses, • Progressive lenses, (If available Standard Progressives, Premium Progressive) • Contacts. • If available, please also provide utilization of lens enhancements such as anti-reflective coating, scratch resistant coating, ultra-violet coating, and tints. A5: Provided in Attachments: Group Utilization Iowa State University and Claims Paid 1.1.23-12.31.25 Submitted: 2/26/2026 11:11:34 AM (CT)
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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