Health Insurance Broker Services

RFP Issued: March 25th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Additional Questions: April 2nd, 2026

Response to Written Questions: April 9th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: April 27th, 2026

Contract Effective Period: January 1st, 2027 to December 31st, 2031

Employee Health Insurance Committee (EHIC) meetings: Typically monthly from December through May or June (no more than 6 meetings annually).

Marketing of contracts: Every five years.

Civilian employee collective bargaining: Beginning as early as 2026, with CBAs starting as soon as 2027.

Consultant may aid OHR in educating EHIC about modifying premium contributions in 2027.

The government authority in Denver, Colorado is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive health insurance broker services to support the Office of Human Resources. The selected broker will facilitate monthly committee meetings, assist in preparing annual meeting schedules, and develop discussion materials for these sessions.

Key responsibilities include the annual negotiation of both fully-insured and self-insured medical and dental premiums and implementing plan design changes with contracted carriers. The broker will also provide actuarial services related to self-insured health plans, undertake data analysis and modeling, produce financial reports, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Assistance with contract creation, industry-specific advice regarding contract language, and compiling ancillary documentation are also required.

Additionally, the broker must provide communications and training on topics such as benefit funding strategies, HIPAA compliance, and ACA regulations. Wellness program support, including updating the strategic plan based on annual program evaluation, is expected. The contract period will be four years.