HEALTH PLAN (SELF-FUNDED & FULLY INSURED)

The City of Palm Bay, Florida, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a group health insurance plan for its eligible employees, their dependents, and retirees. The plan was to be effective December 1, 2010, and the participants of the group to be served were approximately 750 regular employees of the City. The RFP was open to pre-qualified health insurance companies, and three firms submitted proposals: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc., Health First Health Plans Inc., and United Healthcare. The contract document includes the bid information, proposal submissions, and contact information for the City of Palm Bay representatives. • The RFP was issued on August 19, 2010, and the bid submission date was September 2, 2010. • The contract is for a group health insurance plan, which includes self-funded and fully insured options. • The City of Palm Bay is the agency responsible for awarding the contract. • The contract document includes addendums and other relevant documents.