Risk Management Consulting Services – Aviation Insurance

The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, is soliciting professional risk management and aviation insurance consulting services under RFP AP 78-26 to support the Okaloosa County Airports System. The selected consultant will provide strategic and technical advisory services, including the review and update of insurance requirements, contractual risk allocation, and the assessment of emerging operational risks. Key responsibilities include verifying Certificate of Insurance compliance, benchmarking against industry standards for small hub and tourism-focused airports, and providing policy review and negotiation support. The project is structured with a three-year base period and two optional one-year renewals, with an estimated budget of 50,000 dollars. The contract is governed by local regulations and the State of Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act rather than federal FAR standards. Essential requirements include strict adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and compliance with Florida Statute 215.4725 regarding scrutinized companies and boycotts of Israel. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including General Liability and Workers Compensation, issued by carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A, Class X or better. All deliverables, such as risk exposure assessments and revised lease templates, are subject to County approval, and the contract prohibits assignment or subcontracting without prior written consent from the County.