The City of San Antonio Human Resources Department reported it will solicit proposals for employee group life and voluntary supplemental insurance, describing contract terms, estimated value and evaluation criteria at the Jan. 14 committee meeting.

Rene9 Friedherm, director of Human Resources, said the department plans a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options. The department estimated an annual contract value of about $2.54 million and a total potential value of roughly $12.7 million over the full term and options. The solicitation was to be released at the end of the month; the proposal deadline was shown as March 17, 2025, followed by evaluation in April, contract negotiations in June, a council presentation on Sept. 11, 2025, and an intended start date in January 2026.

Friedherm described the evaluation weights: vendor background and qualifications (35 points), the proposed plan (35 points), price (15 points), local preference program (10 points) and small/veteran-owned business preference (5 points). She said 126 providers had been identified as potentially qualified and the current contract expires at the end of the calendar year.

The presentation was informational and committee members did not take procurement action at the meeting. Friedherm said the timing is intended to align with benefits open enrollment and allow the city to negotiate terms before the intended January start date.