What the buyer needs
AI summaryWhite County Government seeks qualified brokers to assist with planning, designing, and negotiating its employee benefit program. The county has approximately 272 benefit-eligible employees. All RFQ documents are available online starting October 12, 2026. Responses are due by December 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Questions must be emailed by November 20, 2026. Submissions require one original and four copies in a sealed envelope addressed to Human Resources. Late submittals will not be considered.
Scope of work
- Assisting the County in determining specifications for future insurance coverage
- Marketing the County's desired insurance package through identification of carriers
- Reviewing employee benefit package for quality of benefits provided, cost and performance
- Analyzing claims history and insurance utilization at least quarterly
- Providing a key contact person to answer questions and resolve problems
- Assisting employees and families with claims and questions
- Providing ongoing support and resources to submit mandated annual filings
- Evaluating various insurance products submitted by carriers, agents and brokers
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness of understanding scope | 15 points |
| Technical Experience of firm - Insurance work of the type under consideration | 15 points |
| Technical Experience of firm - Work with similar public entities | 20 points |
| Technical Experience of firm - Qualifications of Staff | 20 points |
| Technical Experience of firm - Size and structure of the firm | 15 points |
| Technical Experience of firm - References | 15 points |
| Oral Presentation/Interview (if applicable) | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed broker in the State of Georgia
- Current business license
Documents to include with your response
- Vendor Information Form
- Execution of Proposal Form
- Addenda Acknowledgment Form (if applicable)
- Proposer's Certification and Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Contractor Affidavit
- Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Subcontractor Affidavit (if applicable)
- Copy of current business license
- Copy of current Georgia Insurance Brokerage license
- Reference Form
- Separate fee schedule (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy submitted by hand delivery or US Mail
- Instructions
- One (1) original and four (4) copies of complete signed submittal in a sealed envelope stating vendor name, address, and title RFQ BROKER SERVICES. Hand deliver or mail to White County Government, Attention: Human Resources, 1235 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528.