Title
RFP No. 2025-180 - Group Vision Insurance.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the necessary documents with EyeMed to provide vision benefits to full-time employees, retirees, and eligible dependents effective January 1, 2026. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Body
Name of Department
Human Resources
Project/Budgeted Amount
$138,911.28
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$138,911.28
The City of Mesquite offers group vision benefits coverage to full-time employees, retirees and dependents. The current group vision agreement with EyeMed expires on December 31, 2025. Employees receive vision coverage at no cost and have the option to cover their spouse, children, or entire family for payroll deductions ranging from $2.96 to $5.40 per paycheck. The City does not contribute to retiree vision premiums.
Bid documents were broadcast through BidNet Direct, posted on the City’s website, and an Advertisement for Bid Notice was published in the Daily Commercial Record newspaper. Nine proposals were received from EyeMed, MetLife, Cigna, VSP, The Standard, Superior Vision, Avesis, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Surrency. Attached is a report detailing the proposed benefits from the finalists and their corresponding premiums.
Based on the responses in the proposals and premium rates quoted, EyeMed continues to offer the highest (best) benefits at the lowest rates. EyeMed’s best and final offer proposal includes no increase in overall rates and a five-year rate guarantee. The agreement is for a one-year period, with four one-year renewal options.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends the City Manager be authorized to finalize and execute the necessary documents with EyeMed.
Attachment(s)
Vision Proposal Analysis
Drafter
Nick Domovich
Head of Department
Libby Craven