About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Port of Houston Authority solicits proposals from qualified insurance organizations to provide property and casualty insurance coverage and services through its designated Broker of Record, Marsh MMA. The requested annual renewal program covers PHA operations and loss exposures, including property, equipment, terrorism, general liability, excess workers' compensation, marine hull/P&I, pollution, public officials, crime, special events, boiler and machinery, and other miscellaneous coverages. PHA prefers multi-year or guaranteed rate renewal options to support long-term partnerships, with coverage taking effect on March 1, 2027. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Proposers must direct all questions to the broker no later than January 7, 2027. Submissions require two copies in a sealed envelope delivered to the Broker of Record by 11:00 AM CST on January 13, 2027, or submitted digitally via email or online. PHA and its broker evaluate proposals based on purchase price, accounting for 40% of the relative weight, as well as the background and experience of support personnel.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY
Scope of work
- Property insurance coverage
- Equipment insurance coverage
- Terrorism insurance coverage
- General Liability insurance coverage
- Excess Workers' Compensation insurance coverage
- Marine Hull/P&I insurance coverage
- Pollution, Public Officials, and Crime insurance coverage
- Special Events, Boiler and Machinery, and other miscellaneous coverages
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Purchase Price | 40% |
| Qualifications of PROPOSER | 30% |
| Benefit to PHA | 25% |
| Responsiveness to the RFP | 5% |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified insurance organization to provide property and casualty insurance coverage and services
- Extensive knowledge and experience across all lines of coverage relating to Port of Houston Authority risks
- Acceptable stability and financial integrity, including A.M. Best rating if applicable
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal detailing costs of providing the insurance coverage specified
- Descriptions and explanations of any alternatives or deviations from Attachment A specifications
- Client references
- Background and experience information for support personnel assigned
Key dates
- RFP Release
- November 02, 2026
- Proposals Due to Marsh MMA
- January 13, 2027 NLT 11:00 A.M. CST
- Finalist Discussions (tentative)
- January 18, 2027 or After
- Commissioners Meeting - Consider Contract Award
- January 26, 2027
- Contract Effective Date
- March 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy via mail or delivery
- Instructions
- Submit two copies of each proposal in a sealed envelope marked PHA P&C INSURANCE to Broker of Record, Marsh MMA, Three Galleria Tower, 13155 Noel Road, Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75240.
Contract details
- Term
- Effective date is March 1, 2027; multi-year or guaranteed rate renewal options welcomed and preferred
- Place of performance
- Port of Houston Authority facilities, Texas
