Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCRFPQ_1220-2026-3998P1
City of Abbotsford Pre-Qualification for Group Benefits Insurance Providers
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
BCRFPQ_1220-2026-3998P1
NAICS
524298, 524210
The City of Abbotsford is launching a pre-qualification process to identify experienced Group Benefits Insurance providers for its employee benefits program. - Government Buyer: - City of Abbotsford - Scope of Services: - Provision of group benefits insurance for employees - Claims adjudication and payment - Related services to support employee wellbeing, attraction, retention, and collective bargaining - Requirements: - Providers must demonstrate proven experience with public sector organizations - Ability to manage multiple union and non-union benefit insurance plans - Potential for bundled or separate solutions based on best value - Procurement Process: - This is the first phase (pre-qualification); selected providers may be invited to a subsequent Request for Proposals - Contract Duration: - Estimated period of performance is 120 months - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Details: - The City reserves the right to seek proposals for bundled or separate benefit components
Description
This RFPQ initiates the first phase of a two-phase procurement process for a Group Benefits Insurer. The City of Abbotsford seeks experienced and qualified Group Benefits Insurance providers with proven experience serving public sector organizations with multiple union and non-union benefit insurance plans. The contract involves providing insurance, claims adjudication and payment, and related services for the City's employee Group Benefits program to support employee wellbeing, attraction, retention, and collective bargaining commitments. The City may invite qualified respondents to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposals for one or more benefit components and reserves the right to seek bundled or separate solutions based on best overall value.