Description
The City of Kenai issued an RFP for a health‑ and life‑insurance benefits consulting services contract. The work covers comprehensive program analysis, design, vendor negotiation, employee communications, cost‑benefit analysis, and ongoing advisory support for the municipal employee benefits program, with a flat‑fee compensation model. The contract is expected to run from the award date through December 31 2023, with up‑to‑two optional one‑year extensions. The solicitation was publicly posted on February 3 2020, questions were due February 14 2020, and proposals were due February 21 2020. Evaluation follows a 100‑point scorecard, and the award decision was slated for early March 2020. The City requires the consultant to hold specific Alaska business licenses and maintain substantial liability and professional insurance coverage.
• Scope includes program planning, research, design, communication materials, cost analyses, vendor negotiations, and employee support.
• Compensation is a negotiated flat‑fee; no per‑hour or cost‑reimbursement components are indicated.
• The solicitation follows full and open competition procedures with a structured protest period.