Specifications include, but are not limited to:New Castle County (hereinafter referred to as “NCCo”) is looking for a qualified Contractor to provide third party claims administration and related services (hereinafter referred to as “TPA services”) for NCCo’s self-insurance program, which provides excess insurance coverage for claims exceeding $500,000 automobile and general liability not covered or limited as to maximum recoveries by the County’s Sovereign Immunity, and all other liability claims arising out of NCCo’s operations. These services are to include claims administration, quality assurance program administration, cost containment programs, including strategic planning direction and assistance, loss control planning and programs, and risk management information systems. NCCo’s Risk Management Office will maintain internal control of litigation, payments of indemnity and for most settlements, and compensability and settlement decisions for all claims.