Benefits Broker Services

Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, MO is seeking a qualified firm to serve as its Benefits Broker Services provider for a three‑year term (with two optional one‑year extensions). The contractor will act as the Agent of Record for all employee benefit and wellness programs for roughly 720 active employees, 6 early retirees and 395 regular retirees. Core responsibilities include strategic benefits planning, data analytics, plan design and rate negotiation, medical/pharmacy strategy, employee communications, compliance support (ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.), third‑party administrator consulting, wellness program support, and ongoing vendor advocacy. Proposals must include a detailed compensation disclosure, demonstrate at least ten years of benefits‑brokerage experience (public‑sector preferred), and comply with MCC’s cybersecurity and data‑privacy requirements. The award will be made by the Board of Trustees, with work commencing after a notice to proceed. • Scope: Full‑service benefits brokerage and consulting (strategy, design, negotiation, administration, wellness, compliance). • Term: 3 years base, renewable up to 2 additional 1‑year periods. • Required deliverables: Annual reports, claims analysis, benchmarking, renewal strategy, carrier negotiations, employee communication materials, transition plan from incumbent broker. • Mandatory forms: Compensation & Fee Disclosure (detailed), Diverse Supplier Participation, Good Faith Affidavit, E‑Verify, Non‑Collusion Affidavit. • Evaluation factors: Experience, qualifications, proposed approach, cost, compliance, cybersecurity posture.