RFI - Health & Welfare Benefit Shared Services

The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Health & Welfare Benefit Shared Services" aimed at gathering feedback from potential vendors prior to releasing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFI seeks to collect industry insights, best practices, and strategic solutions that could facilitate the potential consolidation of employee health and welfare benefit plans across multiple USHE institutions, which currently utilize a variety of carriers, plan designs, and cost structures. The goal is to ensure that any future procurement aligns closely with industry standards and effectively addresses the needs of the institutions involved. The solicitation, identified by number USHE12172025, was posted on December 17, 2025, with responses due by February 1, 2026. It is important to note that this RFI is solely an information-gathering step and does not constitute a procurement or contract award opportunity. The effort is managed by the Utah Division of Purchasing, with the place of performance designated as Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, responses submitted are protected under relevant government information statutes, ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of submitted data.