Benefits Consulting

The City of Boulder is seeking a firm to provide benefits consulting and administrative services for employee benefit related programs. The selected firm will assist the City in managing its benefits programs, including providing counsel and advice on benefit design, plan provisions, and compliance with federal and state laws. The firm will also provide high-level customer service and day-to-day consulting services, and will meet with City staff on a regular basis to discuss benefit-related issues. Some key responsibilities of the selected firm will include: • Providing benefits consulting and administrative services for employee benefit related programs • Assisting the City in managing its benefits programs, including providing counsel and advice on benefit design, plan provisions, and compliance with federal and state laws • Providing high-level customer service and day-to-day consulting services • Meeting with City staff on a regular basis to discuss benefit-related issues • Assisting with annual open enrollment, including creating guidebooks, presentations, and resources, and presenting at educational meetings • Providing education for benefits staff and benefits committees, including pilot programs and union contract obligations • Analyzing and negotiating contract rates, features, and renewal terms with vendors • Providing ongoing advice and support for the City on new developments, emerging trends, and innovations in the benefits industry