Attachment_E_-_Cost_Response.docx

This is a Cost Response Attachment for Employee Benefits Consulting Services required by the State of Florida following the expiration of the current agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services on January 31, 2027. The solicitation seeks consulting services across multiple categories, including Basic Health & Welfare Consulting Services with a dedicated actuarial consultant, Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Consulting, and optional services comprising a dedicated licensed pharmacy consultant, a dedicated clinical medical consultant (Nurse Case Manager or similar), Medical Plan Clinical Audits, and Pharmacy Clinical and Claims Audits. The contract structure provides for a three-year initial contract period with optional renewal considerations.

Bidders are required to provide pricing for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 annual costs for each service category, with a total cost submission for the three-year initial contract period. Optional services, including travel expenses, are subject to advance approval and must comply with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. The cost response template indicates line items for basic consulting services at $457, with remaining pricing fields to be completed by respondents. The invoicing and payment method is to be specified, and the document references page 52, suggesting this attachment is part of a larger solicitation package containing additional terms, conditions, and requirements.