Employee Benefits Consultant and Actuarial Services

The City of Long Beach, California is seeking an employee benefits consultant and actuary to assist with the management of the municipal group health plans. The agency needs to solve complex challenges related to benefit plan design, request for proposal development, contract management, and healthcare budget forecasting. The selected partner will advise city staff on changing benefit issues, experience trends, and industry best practices while helping to develop an overall strategy for plan implementation and enrollment. The scope of work covers preparing information for city council letters, generating annual post-open enrollment reports, and developing healthcare budget forecast projections. The agency requires the consultant to begin the renewal process six to nine months prior to the effective date with a pre-renewal meeting to align with budget requirements and expected growth. Additionally, the consultant must attend regular in-person meetings, coordinate benefit provider attendance, review utilization reports, and establish long-term goals. Eligible bidders must perform all work onsite and be located within the United States. The agency is requesting budget proposals for a contract period of one year. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 02, 2026, and the final response may be submitted digitally via email or online.