Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 240083
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 14%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company to add language permitting an adjustment of up to a five percent (5%) of the annual contract price to account for an increase in premium costs for Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (240083), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County provides dental coverage to approximately 43,000 employees, retirees, and their dependents. This request is to make an award to Cigna Healthcare for dental benefits administration for 2025 with four subsequent renewal options based on the best overall proposal taking into consideration the evaluation criteria as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Request the Second Amendment to add language permitting an adjustment of up to a five percent (5%) of the annual contract price to account for an increase in premium costs.
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