Employee Benefits Broker/Consultant Services

The City of Spokane issued RFP 5652‑22 to obtain a professional services firm that will act as the employee benefits broker and consultant for the municipality. The scope covers administration of multiple benefit plans (13 medical/dental plans, life, AD&D, disability, wellness, mental‑health initiatives, etc.) for 20 distinct employee “bodies,” including specialized law‑enforcement (LEOFF) fire and police groups. The contractor must provide plan renewal facilitation, monthly experience reporting, regulatory guidance, benefits‑website support, claims assistance, communication strategies, education/outreach, and periodic audits. The contract was originally a five‑year term (July 1 2022‑June 30 2027) but an addendum changed it to a three‑year base term (July 1 2022‑June 30 2025) with two one‑year renewal options. The City evaluated three proposals and issued a Notice of Intent to Award to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. The annual compensation ceiling is $135,000, offset by contingent commissions from carriers. • Provides full‑service benefits brokerage and consulting for a municipal client with complex, multi‑plan coverage. • Requires monthly reporting, renewal support, and dedicated assistance for LEOFF fire and police benefit programs. • Contract length: 3‑year base term with two optional 1‑year extensions; total possible duration 5 years. • Annual fee cap of $135k (subject to offset by carrier commissions). • Awarded to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. after open competition.