Employee Benefits Strategy & Design Consulting

Ferris State University is seeking consulting services to evaluate and enhance its employee benefits programs, focusing on health, retirement, and voluntary offerings. The contractor will analyze the current structure of these benefits, assess their competitiveness against peer institutions, and recommend designs that promote long-term sustainability and value for both the university and its employees. The engagement requires comprehensive benchmarking against industry standards to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, with the goal of aligning benefits offerings with best practices and evolving workforce expectations. All recommendations must be data-driven and tailored to Ferris State’s unique institutional context and financial parameters. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541612, indicating it falls under management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026, creating a four-week window for interested parties to submit proposals. The work is to be performed in support of the university located in Michigan, though no specific physical location for performance is defined. The university is not indicating any set-aside preferences, and the contract will be awarded through a competitive process managed via the PublicPurchase platform, with all communication and submission handled through the online portal linked in the solicitation.