Employee Benefits Consulting Services

Ferris State University is seeking qualified firms to provide employee benefits consulting services through a solicitation numbered 27-003, posted on July 20, 2026, with proposals due by August 14, 2026. The procurement is part of the University’s regular review of service providers, and the incumbent contractor is Advantage Benefit Group. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541612 for management consulting services, is targeted at state and local government entities and requires responses via the Public Purchase portal, though paper submissions are also accepted. Proposals must demonstrate experience, qualifications, and the ability to deliver services aligned with the University’s needs, though specific tasks, deliverables, or performance timelines are not detailed in the available documentation. The place of performance is the State of Michigan, with no further location specifics provided. There is no stated contract value, no pricing structure, no period of performance defined, and no option periods or delivery schedules outlined. The solicitation does not include required contract clauses, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest provisions. There are no specified packaging, marking, or preservation standards, nor are any federal accounting or invoicing systems referenced. No representations or certifications from offerors are included in the published materials, and while submission via the portal is preferred with no file format restrictions, no page limits or format requirements are enforced. Point of contact for questions is Adam Phillips, with email and phone provided, but there is no designated contracting officer, COR, or COTR identified.