RFQ for Consulting Services for Employee Health & Benefit Plan

The City of Canton seeks a licensed benefits consulting and brokerage firm to manage its employee health‑benefit program for approximately 150 full‑time employees. The contractor will be responsible for strategic plan design, cost‑containment analysis, compliance monitoring, enrollment technology, and ongoing account management over a three‑year base term, with two optional one‑year extensions. Proposals must be submitted by July 24 2026, and the city may award the contract to any qualified bidder. • Provide strategic financial management, plan design, actuarial analysis, and annual renewal negotiations. • Ensure ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulatory compliance, and perform carrier‑billing audits. • Deliver an online enrollment platform, employee communication materials, and a dedicated support center with defined service‑level agreements. • Assign a dedicated account‑management team, conduct 2–3 in‑person meetings per year, and maintain continuity during any broker transition. • Submit detailed fee structure, including commissions, incentives, and any potential conflicts of interest.