Current and Upcoming Opportunities


ERS manages a wide range of products and services through a competitive solicitation process.

ERS' solicitation opportunities include:

  • Request for Proposals (RFP)
  • Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Current and upcoming opportunities are listed below. These opportunities are updated frequently. We encourage you to visit this page often. To receive notifications regarding solicitations and to have access once they have been published, please register with Bonfire, ERS’ e-procurement portal located at https://erstexas.bonfirehub.com/.



There are no current opportunities at this time.


Dental PPO/HMO RFP

Description: The purpose of the RFP is to contract with a qualified entity to provide the following services under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Plan in accordance with Chapter 1551 of the Tex. Ins. Code:  

  1. A dental preferred provider organization plan (State of Texas Dental Choice PlanSM), a self-funded plan; and 
  2. A dental health maintenance organization plan. 

Date: The RFP will be published in November 2024.


There are no upcoming Investments opportunities at this time.


Annual Incentive Compensation Plan Validation Services RFP

Description: The purpose of the RFP is to contract with a qualified firm to provide annual third-party validations of ERS’ incentive compensation plan awards.
Date: The RFP will be published in June or July 2024.


Call Center Services RFP

Description: The purpose of the RFP is to select a qualified entity to provide call center services. ERS requires a customer service team dedicated to its call center operations whose sole responsibility shall be to respond to and resolve members’ customer service and benefits-related needs.
Date: The RFP will be published in September 2024.