Group Health Insurance Plans (Self-Funded)

The City of Palm Beach Gardens issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a group health insurance plan (self-funded) with pharmacy benefit manager and stop loss insurance. The RFP had three options: Option A, Option B, and Option C. The selection committee evaluated the proposals based on various criteria and ranked the proposers. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida dba Florida Blue was ranked first in Option A and Option B, while Symetra Life was ranked first in Option C. The contract was awarded to these vendors. The scope of work includes providing group health insurance plans, pharmacy benefit management, and stop loss insurance to the City of Palm Beach Gardens. • The RFP was issued on January 30, 2015, and the bid submission date was March 6, 2015. • The selection committee evaluated the proposals based on various criteria, including price, service, and experience. • The contract was awarded to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida dba Florida Blue for Option A and Option B, and Symetra Life for Option C. • The contract duration and renewal terms are not specified in the provided documents.