September 3 2026 - Special City Council Meeting

The City of Conway, Arkansas held a special City Council meeting on September 3, 2026, primarily to discuss the direction for their current healthcare insurance bids. The council reviewed seven proposals, including two from insurance carriers and five from brokers, and considered concerns about the complexity and rising costs of insurance. After discussion, the council debated whether to continue evaluating the current mixed solicitation or to cancel it and issue a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ) specifically for broker services. The council also discussed broker fees, commission structures, and the potential benefits of using a broker to manage the insurance procurement process. Ultimately, the council voted 5 to 1 to proceed with the option to issue a clean RFQ for brokers only, aiming for a streamlined evaluation and decision by the end of September 2026. This decision is expected to help the city better manage insurance costs and vendor selection moving forward.