Arkansas Ionwave #2026.2016

City of Conway seeks employee benefits insurance broker for health insurance and benefits program

The City of Conway, Arkansas is seeking qualified employee benefits insurance brokers to provide comprehensive brokerage, consulting, and advisory services for its employee health insurance and benefits program. - Government Buyer: - City of Conway, Human Resources Department, Purchasing Department - Contact: Tiffany Maddox - Services Requested: - Comprehensive brokerage, consulting, and advisory services for employee health insurance and benefits - Evaluation of benefits and funding alternatives - Marketing coverage to insurance carriers and service providers - Negotiating rates and contract terms - Benefits administration and compliance support - Employee communications, education, and data analysis/reporting - Requirements: - Minimum five years of relevant experience - Comparable experience with at least three Arkansas public-sector employers of similar size - Proper Arkansas licensing and authorization - Contractor must work under HR's direction; cannot independently implement benefit policies - Transparent compensation disclosure, including all direct and indirect sources - Service based on 532 participating employees and an assumed $6 million annual premium - Period of Performance: - Initial one-year contract, with up to six one-year renewals (potential total of seven years) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or insurance carriers named; solicitation is for brokerage and consulting services - Notable Requirements: - All compensation must be fully disclosed - Contractor must have public-sector experience in Arkansas - Services must be delivered under the direction of the City's HR Department

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by the City of Conway, Arkansas, seeking qualified employee benefits insurance brokers. The selected broker will provide comprehensive brokerage, consulting, and advisory services for the City's employee health insurance and benefits program. The contractor will work collaboratively with the City's Human Resources Department to evaluate and administer the program, including marketing coverage, negotiating rates, and providing ongoing benefits administration and compliance support. Proposals must be submitted through the City's eProcurement system by September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

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