Louisa County Civicplus #HR-27-01

Louisa County and Louisa County Public Schools Seek Benefit Consulting Services

Louisa County, Virginia, together with Louisa County Public Schools, is seeking proposals for comprehensive benefit consulting services to support their Health and Welfare Benefits Program for approximately 1,264 employees. - Government Buyer: - County of Louisa, Virginia - Louisa County Public Schools - Finance Department - Scope of Services: - Benefit design, bidding and evaluation, contract negotiation, and ongoing plan modification - Compliance and reform education, employee communications, and open enrollment support - Claims resolution assistance, budget projections, and vendor proposal analysis - Development of benefits booklets and support for modernization (e.g., migration to online platforms, evaluation of self-funded insurance structures) - Stop loss quotes for medical and prescription drug plans - Wellness strategy development and training for enrollment systems - Notable Requirements: - Preference for flat fee compensation for consulting services - Multiple in-person meetings required annually (for open enrollment and budget planning) - Proactive communication and training for employees - Innovative, cost-effective solutions adaptable to regulatory changes - Current Consultant: Innovative Insurance Group, LLC (incumbent) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Estimated annual contract value is approximately $50,000, split among county entities - Contract period is one year with three additional one-year renewal options

Description

The County of Louisa and the Louisa County Public Schools are seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide benefit consulting services. The scope includes assistance with benefit design, bidding and evaluation, contract negotiation, ongoing evaluation and plan modification, compliance and reform education, and maintenance. The goal is to obtain and maintain a competitive benefits program for the County and Schools. The contract period is from October 20, 2026, through October 19, 2027, with options to renew for three successive one-year terms.

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