Health Care and Benefits Consulting Services for Employee Benefits Program

The City of Raleigh is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to deliver comprehensive health care and benefits consulting services for its employee benefits program over a three-year period, with options for renewal. The scope includes developing multi-year strategies, conducting actuarial analyses, and providing recommendations for medical, dental, prescription drug, flexible spending, and reinsurance benefits to ensure cost-effectiveness and competitiveness for both active and retired employees. The contract value is estimated between 500,000 and 2 million dollars, with the City emphasizing the importance of compliance with applicable laws, industry standards, and the delivery of high-quality, professional services. The procurement process involves a structured evaluation based on experience, understanding, approach, team expertise, and cost, with proposals evaluated through a weighted scoring system and potential interviews or demonstrations. The contractual framework incorporates numerous standard and City-specific clauses, including compliance with federal and state laws such as E-Verify, Iran Divestment, and the Israel Boycott Certification. It mandates adherence to public records laws, environmental standards, and safety regulations, and emphasizes the contractor’s responsibility for quality, legal compliance, and record-keeping. The contract is initially for three years, with renewal options and possible extensions, and requires detailed staffing, experience, and financial disclosures, including MWBE participation. Proposal submissions must include a signed original, an electronic PDF version, and two copies, all clearly marked and delivered by the deadline to the specified City address or via email. The City reserves the right to negotiate, delay, or not award the contract, and all submitted materials become property of the City, subject to public records laws.