Third-Party Administration Vision Plan and Coverage Service

The City of Detroit is seeking a strategic partner to design, administer, and deliver a comprehensive, self-funded vision program for eligible City employees and their dependents. The agency needs a third-party administrator to provide competitive, compliant, and cost-effective self-funded vision solutions with best-in-class customer service, broad provider network access, timely claims processing, and robust customizable reporting. To solve its administrative challenges, the agency requires consultative guidance and best-practice recommendations to streamline benefits processes and integrate seamlessly with Dayforce for payroll, human resources, and benefits enrollment. The scope of work covers the delivery of strategic alternatives and recommendations accompanied by comparative financial modeling and projected member impact. Bidders must perform all work offsite and must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted bids, as no specific budget has been disclosed. Interested parties must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 2, 2026. The agency allows digital submission of responses via email or online portal.