Description
The Jacksonville Port Authority is seeking a qualified, licensed firm to serve as the Benefits Agent of Record for its dental and vision plans covering roughly 150 full‑time employees. The agent will manage the carrier relationship (Humana), oversee enrollment processing, maintain a 10 % commission structure, and provide ongoing advisory and administrative support, including plan renewal, reporting, and compliance. The solicitation emphasizes a low‑price, responsive, and responsible award based on commission percentage.
• Scope includes general management, procurement/renewal support, enrollment administration, and trend reporting.
• Current carrier is Humana; incumbent agent is Bailey Group with a 10 % commission on both dental and vision premiums (≈ $1,690 total annual commission).
• Contract term aligns with the carrier’s policy anniversary of October 1 and follows a roughly five‑year RFP cycle.
• Bids were due by 2:00 PM ET on March 3, 2026; an addendum issued on February 24, 2026 clarifies acknowledgment requirements.