Employee Benefits Consulting Services

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Employee Benefits Consulting Services. The selected firm will serve as Cleveland Metroparks' primary advisor on employee health and welfare benefits. The scope of services required includes marketing and renewal services, plan design and cost management, compliance and regulatory support, employee communication and education, vendor and third-party coordination, reporting and data analysis, and transparency, disclosure, and audit rights. The contract period will be for three years, from approximately May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2029. Some key points to consider: • The selected firm will provide comprehensive marketing and renewal services for health and welfare benefit plans. • The firm will assist with plan design and cost management, including reviewing existing benefit plans and recommending plan design changes. • The firm will provide compliance and regulatory support, including monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and advising on required compliance actions. • The firm will assist with employee communication and education, including developing employee communication materials and providing support for collective bargaining related to benefits. • The firm will coordinate with vendors and third-party administrators, including managing relationships and resolving claims or eligibility issues. • The firm will provide regular reports and data analysis to support strategic decision-making. • The firm will commit to acting solely in the best interests of Cleveland Metroparks and plan participants, and will disclose and manage any potential conflicts of interest.