Bids Are Invited For Benefits Brokerage & Consulting Services - 26-Rfp-126

The Objective Of This Request For Proposals (Rfp) Is To Obtain Highly Qualified And Experienced Benefits Consulting And Brokerage Services Firm For Optimization Of Effingham County Ga Board Of Commissioners (Ecboc) Benefits Program. Ecboc Is Looking For Continuity Of Services In The Rapidly Changing Area Of Employee Benefits And Is Particularly Interested In A Single Firm That Can Offer Creative, Innovative Approaches With A Proven Track Record That Allows The Ecboc To Maintain Quality Programs And Contain Or Reduce Costs. The Benefits Program Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, And Ancillary/Voluntary Benefits For The Employees Of Ecboc, As Well As Its Wellness Program. Consultants And/Or Brokers Will Assist With Strategically Planning, Designing, Acquisition, Negotiating, Implementation, Maintenance, Communication And Enhancement Of The Best Coverage And Cost For Selective Employee Benefits Program. Ecboc Is Constantly Competing To Recruit And Retain The Best Employees Possible. Our Leadership Is Looking To Ensure We Have Financially Competitive And Affordable Programs To Offer Our Employees. Ecboc Workforce Is Comprised Of Approximately 555 Full-Time Employees Spread Across Diverse Departments, Including Officials/County Manager, Solicitors, Magistrate, Elections/Registrars, Tax Commissioner, E911, Fleet Maintenance/Enviro-Worx, Information Technology, Prison, Sheriffs Office, Ems, Facilities Maintenance, Animal Shelter, Public Works, Extension Services, Recreation, Parks & Landscaping, Fire Department, Waste-Water Treatment Plant/Sewage, And Development Services. This Rfp Is Not An Authorization To Approach Insurers Or Other Underwriting Sources On Behalf Of The Ecboc. Furthermore, Ecboc Specifically Requests That No Insurance Market Contact Or Solicitation Be Made On Its Behalf At This Time, Nor Insurance Market Reservations Or Commitments Be Made For Any Purpose With Regard To Any Insurance Or Reinsurance.