Consulting Services for Employee Benefits Plans

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia is seeking comprehensive consulting and brokerage services for its employee health benefits programs and health and wellness center strategy. The agency requires a partner to act as its broker of record and primary benefits consultant to resolve complexities in managing diverse employee benefits. The selected provider will design a strategic planning roadmap and conduct annual benefits reviews to optimize program performance. The scope of work covers health and medical plans, Medicare supplement plans, wellness programs, disease management, and preventive care. The agency also requires management of prescription drug plans, medical stop loss coverage, flexible spending account administration, and Employee Assistance Program services. Additional coverage areas include basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability protection, COBRA and HIPAA administration, identity theft protection, and voluntary benefits such as cancer, dental, vision, long-term care, and legal services. The chosen partner must market and negotiate with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and pharmacy benefit managers. The agency expects the provider to manage payroll coordination, ensure billing accuracy, analyze claims, and control costs. All work must be performed offsite at the provider's own office location. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine pricing. The source document does not contain specific evaluation criteria or key dates for this procurement.