Employee Benefit Broker and Consulting Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Arnold, Maryland, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 22nd, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

The college in Arnold, Maryland is seeking consulting and broker services to manage and optimize its employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and competitiveness within higher education.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience in Maryland providing brokerage and benefits consulting services to public or private entities
Must be currently licensed, bonded, and insured in the area where the work is to be performed
Must have a United States-based office
Must have a United States Federal Tax Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
Must be registered as a vendor with the College through Unimarket
Must have a valid Sam.gov registration
Must provide proof of a successful background investigation check for no less than seven years for all staff working on campus
Must provide three client references, at least one from an academic environment, for services performed within the past three years

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

RFP advertisement posted: March 25th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Microsoft Teams Meeting: April 1st, 2026

Cut-off date for questions: April 10th, 2026

Proposals due: April 22nd, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: April 23rd, 2026 – April 30th, 2026

Interview with Qualified Firm(s): May 13th, 2026

Successful firm notified: May 20th, 2026

Professional Services Agreement Executed: June 3rd, 2026

Base Contract Period: July 1st, 2026 – June 30th, 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 10th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Anne Arundel Community College

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Arnold, Maryland seeks a vendor to provide employee benefit broker and consulting services for a one-year contract. The selected partner will proactively assist the college in managing its Health and Welfare insurance programs as well as provide expert compliance support services.

Core responsibilities include advising on and assisting with the ongoing review of agency benefit programs to ensure federal compliance and market competitiveness tailored to higher education institutions. The consultant will evaluate bids and bidders across key factors such as administration, coverage, claims procedures, customer service, provider networks, reserve policies, and financial soundness to identify the most cost-effective benefits package. Additional duties involve exploring and evaluating administrative software for online electronic enrollment, assisting with the review and adjustment of benefit design goals, advising on plan documents and insurance contracts for accuracy and compliance, and supporting the adjudication of specific insurance claims when requested.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.