About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Town of Glastonbury is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide insurance brokerage and risk management services for the Town and the Glastonbury Board of Education. The selected vendor will evaluate existing insurance contracts and claim histories, make recommendations for a comprehensive risk management program, prepare bid specifications, assist staff with coverage questions, and help process insurance claims. Performance of the work will be offsite. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid. Interested firms must submit digital proposals online via the Bonfire platform by November 17, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. The contract term runs from March 1, 2027, to June 30, 2032. Selected vendors must maintain required insurance coverage and adhere to municipal, state, and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of Glastonbury
- Solicitation No.
- RPGL-2027-19
Scope of work
- Evaluate existing insurance contracts and claim histories and make recommendations
- Identify programs, products, and insurers capable of meeting the Town insurance needs
- Prepare insurance applications, bid specifications, and negotiate insurance contracts
- Provide information, clarification, and justification to Town staff on coverage claims and questions
- Assist the Town in monitoring, analyzing, and processing all insurance claims and activities
- Confirm insurance coverages required of vendors and contractors
- Provide quarterly reports including claims, loss trend, and risk management activities
- Attend required meetings including two Insurance Advisory Committee meetings annually
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Accuracy, overall quality, thoroughness and responsiveness to the Town requirements | Not specified |
| Demonstrated understanding of the Scope of Services | Not specified |
| Qualifications and municipal experience of the firm and key personnel | Not specified |
| Demonstrated successful transition and performance on other municipal accounts | Not specified |
| Demonstrated flexibility, efficiency and timeliness in day-to-day service and effective communication | Not specified |
| Relevant background and experience of individual/team assigned | Not specified |
| Overall approach to providing insurance agent/broker services | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Properly licensed in the State of Connecticut
- Annual Commercial Premiums in excess of $2,000,000
- Two qualified principals or account managers with at least ten years experience in Connecticut agency/brokerage business
- Municipal experience with five or more accounts of Towns in similar size to Glastonbury
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Dollar Cost Proposal
- Proposal Response Form (Attachment A)
- Non-Collusion Statement (Attachment B)
- Affirmative Action Statement (Attachment C)
- Certificate of Insurance
Key dates
- Proposals due
- November 17, 2026, by 11:00 A.M.
- Interviews
- week of December 7, 2026
- Anticipated selection completed
- December 30, 2026
- Contract start
- March 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire portal
- Instructions
- Submitted online at https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com/ in two separate attachments clearly labeled Technical Proposal and Dollar Cost Proposal.
Contract details
- Term
- March 1, 2027, to June 30, 2032, with the option to renew for two (2) additional years
- Place of performance
- Glastonbury, CT
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Compensation; Commercial General Liability with $2,000,000 aggregate; Automobile Insurance; Errors and Omissions Liability or Professional Services Liability Policy.