The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is for the University of Utah, hereafter referred to as the “University", to solicit proposals to enter into a contract with a qualified vendor(s) to obtain dental administration.
In addition to claims administration, the University is seeking the following services, which are expected to be provided by the selected claims administrator:
- Network Access;
- Case Management;
- Utilization Review;
- Disease Management; and
- Wellness Program support.
The companies submitting proposals in response to this RFP will hereafter be referred to as “Vendor.” Vendors interested in responding should follow the outline of the RFP.
Failure to provide a written response to items indicated in the RFP may be interpreted by the University as an inability by the vendor to provide the requested services.
When a question or statement does not request specific detailed information and you agree to what it contains, you may illustrate your response by stating “Understood and Agreed.”
The University reserves the right to cancel, with or without cause, any and all contracts resulting from this RFP by giving a thirty (30) day written notice. Inadequate delivery, unsatisfactory service, or failure to adhere to the Contract covenants are examples of situations that may result in cancellation of the Contract. The vendor shall be responsible for reimbursing the University for expenses incurred as a result of unacceptable service. With the exception of material breach of contract described below or failure to pay fees or premiums in accordance with contract provisions, the vendor may only cancel any contract resulting from this RFP by giving written notice on or before December 1 with an effective date of the following July 1. In the event that either party determines that a material breach has occurred that would be cause for cancellation of the Contract, the party wishing to cancel shall notify the other party of the alleged breach in writing, and allow the other party thirty (30) days in which to cure the alleged breach. If the alleged breach is not cured or substantial steps to cure the alleged breach are not taken within this period, the non-defaulting party may cancel the Contract at the end of said thirty (30) day period.
The University, through its designated agents and representatives, will be the sole determining judge of whether products and services rendered under the Contract satisfy the requirements as identified in the Contract.
The University is examining several alternatives of providing these services and may decide, after reviewing proposals submitted, not to enter into any agreement.
