Medical Benefits Consultant Services

Long Beach Unified School District seeks a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive medical‑benefits advisory services for its K‑12 employee population. The consultant will deliver in‑person and virtual training to the district’s Health Benefits Committees, assist with strategic planning meetings, and produce cost‑containment recommendations for the district’s self‑insured and HMO plans, Medicare Advantage, and high‑deductible options. The engagement is a one‑year base contract with up to four optional one‑year extensions, subject to performance and modest CPI‑based price adjustments. • Conduct a half‑day training session (≈ 60 participants) covering ERISA, IRS, DOL, plan design, and emerging benefit trends. • Participate in monthly Benefits Committee meetings (Sept‑Oct 2026) to develop strategic cost‑saving recommendations. • Deliver written reports, training materials, and ongoing support while complying with fingerprinting, insurance, and federal‑funding certifications. • Must submit a single “Response File” via PlanetBids by 27 Feb 2026 and meet all insurance, de‑barment, and non‑collusion requirements. • Potential for up to five years of work if extensions are exercised, with a capped 3 % annual price increase.