May 14 Update: The TWIA Slab Claims Evaluation Program RFI end/due date has been extended to May 30, 2025.

March 17 Update: RFI event for TWIA Slab Claims Evaluation Program is open for inquiries.

TWIA invites all qualified Respondents to submit inquiries in accordance with the requirements outlined in the below-listed Request for Information for TWIA Slab Claims Estimation Program (RFI).

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information from qualified Respondents to provide professional services related to TWIA’s Slab Claims Evaluation Program. This RFI defines the scope, objectives, methodologies, and deliverables for TWIA in settling residential slab claims. These claims arise when insured structures are destroyed, leaving only the foundation after a named storm event. The Statement of Work (SOW) included in the RFI ensures compliance with Texas Insurance Code §2210.578 and 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §5.4023 – 5.4041, which establish guidelines for determining damage caused by wind versus storm surge or rising water.

• TWIA Slab Claims Evaluation Program RFI

The legislation and relevant documents outlining the creation and implementation of TWIA-owned wind damage estimation technology and services for slab-only claims are provided below.

• Texas Insurance Code §2210.578
• 28 Texas Administrative Code §5.4023-5.4041
• TWIA Guidelines for Settling Slab Claims 2018

For more information on the requirements for information to be submitted by interested Respondents, please contact the Vendor and Contract Manager at vendormanagement@twia.org.

Important deadlines pertaining to the RFI are as follows: 

Review Process

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis by a program committee member and/or subject matter experts and leadership team members. Program Committee members will assess how effectively the vendor’s services align with TWIA’s needs as outlined in the RFI. To facilitate a thorough evaluation, all inquiries should be clear, comprehensive, and well-documented. Please note that this inquiry process will not directly result in a contract award.

Rights and Obligations 

TWIA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. This RFI will not directly result in a contract award but will serve as a research phase for a forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which will take place shortly after the RFI closing date. TWIA is under no obligation to award a contract based on this RFI or any subsequent RFP. Additionally, TWIA reserves the right to modify this RFI or issue alternate or additional RFIs at its discretion.