Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004143

City of Minneapolis Seeks Third-Party Administrator for Employee Benefit Plan Services

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified third-party administrator to provide comprehensive administrative services for employee benefit plans covering approximately 4,700 current and former employees. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department - Key contacts: Amy Friedman (Benefits Manager), Rachel Bake (Procurement Office) - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care FSAs, Transportation Benefits Plans, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) - Potential inclusion of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - Services include recordkeeping, claims processing, member and employer services, participant education, compliance with HIPAA and data security standards, and regulatory reporting (e.g., ACA 1095-B) - Support for electronic and mobile access, robust reporting, and customer service - Notable Requirements: - Ability to handle multiple benefit types and participant categories (active employees, retirees, COBRA participants) - Compliance with City cybersecurity standards, HIPAA, and NIST guidelines - Provision of participant and employer portals - Performance guarantees and detailed fee structures required - Experience with similar public sector benefit administration preferred - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an open solicitation for qualified service providers.

Description

The City of Minneapolis is seeking qualified third-party administrators to provide administrative services for various benefit plans including Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), transportation benefits, and flexible spending accounts. The scope includes administration of health care flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits plans, and employer-funded HRAs. The City has approximately 4,700 current and former employees covered under these plans. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by June 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.

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