What the buyer needs
AI summaryBulloch County seeks a brokerage firm to provide employee benefit brokerage services for its self-funded health and dental benefits plan, which renews on July 1, 2027. The selected broker will analyze the current plan—covering approximately 442 enrolled employees across Basic and Plus medical options—and provide strategic renewal planning, enrollment coordination, and ongoing account support. Eligible proposers must be onshore USA organizations with the required licenses, staffing resources, and at least $1,000,000 in General Liability insurance. Vendors must submit questions to Procurement Director Peyton Fuller at [email protected] by November 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope via hand delivery, USPS, or another delivery service by 3:00 p.m. on December 10, 2026, as faxed or emailed submissions are not accepted. A benefits review team will evaluate proposals and may invite selected respondents to oral interviews.
Scope of work
- Analyze current plan design, spend, and vendors for 2027/2028 plan year
- Serve as Agent of Record for appropriate policies
- Provide account support, enrollment coordination, and proactive member communication
- Provide Benefits Administration platform or portal and employee benefits booklet
- Assist with plan documents, SBCs, and required employee notices
- Provide ACA compliance support, including Forms 1094-C and 1095-C
- Assist with public-sector COBRA administration and dependent eligibility verification
- Develop, implement, and manage employee wellness initiatives
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to do business in all states as appropriate (Georgia)
- Expertise, licenses, and resources for Employee Benefit Advisor services
- Sufficient staffing resources for timely service
- Qualified staff available for specialized technical expertise
- E-Verify registration and compliance under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91
Documents to include with your response
- Responses to Section 5 RFP Questions
- Signed copy of any addenda issued
- Vendor Declaration
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Contractor E-Verify Affidavit (O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91)
- Certificates of General Liability and E&O Liability insurance
- Two client references
- Example of an employee benefits booklet
- Sample annual compliance calendar
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and digital copy via hand delivery, USPS, or other delivery services (faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted)
- Instructions
- Submit original proposal, five (5) copies, supporting documents, and one (1) digital copy (on a USB flash drive or similar) in a sealed clearly marked envelope to Bulloch County Board of Commissioners, Attention: Peyton Fuller, Procurement Director, 115 North Main Street, Statesboro, Georgia 30458.