Health Benefits Consulting Services

RFP Released: April 10th, 2026

Legal Advertisement: April 10th, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting (Mandatory): April 24th, 2026

Question Deadline: April 29th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: May 15th, 2026

Proposal Opening Meeting: May 15th, 2026

Selection Committee Meeting: June 12th, 2026

Board Approval: July 28th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: September 1st, 2026

The government authority in Bunnell, Florida seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive health benefits consulting services. The selected consultant will design, implement, maintain, communicate, and improve the district’s benefit programs, including reviewing current benefit plans for potential gaps and overlaps. Close collaboration with the human resources (HR) and senior management teams is required, as well as attendance at district meetings.

Responsibilities include representing the district in dealings with benefit service providers, recommending alternative funding arrangements, and analyzing service provider reports on claims utilization. The consultant will market for necessary stop-loss coverage, provide carrier recommendations, and offer pharmacy carve-out solutions with rebate savings guarantees. Additional duties involve monthly reporting on financial developments, claims experience, network utilization, and conducting presentations to the Board, Insurance Committee, and administrative meetings.

Vendors must solicit competitive bids from benefit plan providers, evaluating cost, experience, customer service, and financial stability to identify optimal vendor packages. The consulting firm will also assess and support the development of the district’s employee wellness center and devise employee wellness programs using researched strategies and tools. Annual renewal analyses, presentations, and recommendations for all employee programs are required. The contract period will be for one year.