NIGP 94645: Employee Benefit Funds

NIGP 94645 Employee Benefit Funds, an Item code, encompasses administration, consulting, and brokerage services that state and local governments procure to support employee benefits programs — including broker services, benefits concierge and health navigation, ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) administration, 457(b) deferred compensation plan recordkeeping, cost allocation studies for benefits operations, and employee recognition platforms. Issuing bodies range from county governments and special-purpose risk pools to municipal housing authorities and public healthcare networks, with the bulk of recent activity concentrated in Georgia and Texas. White County, Georgia; Harris County, Texas; and Metrocare Services in Texas have posted RFQs and RFPs within the past two months, indicating sustained demand from mid-sized jurisdictions managing benefits for 272 to 3,250 employees.

Recent opportunities show concrete work streams: White County Government issued an RFQ for employee benefits broker services (due December 11, 2026) covering annual renewals, claims analysis, COBRA administration, and open enrollment coordination for 272 benefit-eligible employees; Pinellas County, Florida posted RFP 26-0251 for benefits concierge and health navigation services for 3,250 employees and families, emphasizing clinical support and care coordination (due March 5, 2026); Metrocare Services sought ICHRA administration covering 1,000 employees across Texas with PEPM pricing (proposals due September 24, 2026); and Harris County, Texas issued an RFP for 457(b) deferred compensation plan administration covering County and Flood Control District employees (due October 5, 2026). Cooperative Insurance Services in Oregon solicited enterprise risk management and capital modeling services for property, liability, workers' compensation, and employee benefits trusts (due July 13, 2026). Respondents typically must demonstrate prior experience with public sector clients, hold required licenses or certifications (HITRUST, SOC2, brokerage licenses in relevant states), and carry professional and cyber liability insurance. Contract terms typically run one to five years with renewal options, and pricing for health-related services is commonly structured on a per-employee-per-month basis.