# Jersey City Prepares Health Broker RFQ

Jersey City is preparing a broader request for quotations for health insurance broker services as its existing broker contracts expire October 31, 2026—14 days from the current date. The incumbent, RD Parisi Associates, holds a $444,000 broker-of-record and consulting contract that was renewed in November 2025; the city says the firm has generated more than $30 million in savings. The report also notes $81,500 in donations by the broker to Mayor James Solomon, his slate, and Council President Denise Ridley. The city has not stated an RFQ release date or estimated value, and any new award or renewal requires City Council consideration.

- The expanded scope is intended to encourage competition. Interested firms can use the city’s procurement notices and Council agendas to check for the solicitation and subsequent award consideration; no release date is specified.
- The reported donations are relevant context for firms assessing the procurement environment, but the available information does not establish a connection between the donations and contract decisions.
- The current contract’s stated value is $444,000. Firms should distinguish that incumbent contract from the planned RFQ, whose value and terms have not been announced.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Professional Services
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Jersey City
- Jersey City Council

### Vendors
- RD Parisi Associates (incumbent)

### Sources
- [Jersey City's health insurance broker, RD Parisi, reported $81,500 in donations to Mayor Solomon, his slate and Council President Ridley. Its contract ends Oct. 31. The city says it's preparing a new RFQ and credits the firm with $30M+ in savings. https://t.co/D01qWgfi8w](https://x.com/hudsontvdotcom/status/2111102398500348014) - twitter-sled