Third-Party Administration Dental Plan and Coverage Service

The City of Detroit is seeking a strategic partner to provide third-party administration for a comprehensive, self-funded dental plan and coverage service for eligible city employees and their dependents. The agency needs a vendor to design, administer, and deliver this program while ensuring competitive, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. The selected partner must offer broad provider network access, timely claims processing, best-in-class customer service, and robust customizable reporting. The scope of work requires the administrator to provide strategic alternatives and recommendations accompanied by comparative financial modeling and projected member impact. The agency also requires consultative guidance and best-practice recommendations to streamline benefits processes. The administrator must integrate its services seamlessly with Dayforce, which the city uses for payroll, human resources, and benefits enrollment. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. The agency requires the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally, either via email or through the online portal. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this initiative. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 2, 2026.