Third Party Benefits Enrollment and Management Services RFP 2026-005

This contract awards Richland County School District One a vendor to handle all third‑party benefits enrollment and ongoing administration for roughly 5,000 district employees. The solicitation (RFP 2026‑005) was issued in August 2025, proposals were received by September 23 2025, and the district announced its intent to award on October 27 2025. After a protest by the incumbent (HUB International) was denied, the award to First Financial Group of America (FFGA) became effective on November 4 2025. The work includes enrollment of staff into health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, maintenance of eligibility records, communication with carriers, and reporting to district leadership. The procurement was conducted under the district’s competitive procurement code, required a 60‑page proposal limit, submission of two years of audited financial statements, and proof of at least $1 million commercial general liability insurance. No contract value or term was disclosed in the public documents. • Scope: enrollment, administration, and ongoing management of employee benefit programs. • Awarded to: FFGA (First Financial Group of America). • Procurement: full and open competition; protest denied; award effective 4 Nov 2025. • Requirements: strict page‑limit, financial statements, liability insurance, correct solicitation number on cover sheet.