Insurance and Benefits Consulting Services – Gallagher Benefit Services

Santa Fe County is executing a one‑year sole‑source bridge contract with Gallagher Benefit Services to maintain uninterrupted employee‑benefits consulting during the critical 2026 enrollment period. The contract mirrors the scope of the original four‑year agreement, covering analysis, design, negotiation, compliance guidance, administrative support (including COBRA), strategic benchmarking, and regular reporting for a full suite of employee benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSAs, etc.). The bridge contract is valued at $82,368 (exclusive of tax) and will run roughly from October 2026 to October 2027, after which a new competitive solicitation will be issued. • Scope: Full‑service benefits consulting, compliance, and administration for county employee plans. • Value: Fixed‑price $82,368 for a one‑year term. • Procurement: Sole‑source justification under NMSA 1978 §13‑1‑126 to avoid disruption during enrollment.