Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230021
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Dearborn Life Insurance Company, a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association licensee (corrected)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option and to correct the vendor name from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (as approved) to Dearborn Life Insurance Company, a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association licensee (corrected) for basic and optional long term disability insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $2,124,600 (230021), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a renewal option with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for basic and optional long term disability insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the renewal will allow the awarded supplier to continue providing Harris County's covered employees continuation of their basic and optional long-term disability benefits.
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