2026-21 Broker Services RFQ

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Solicitation number
PE-77598-NONST-2027-000000039
State
Georgia
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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

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Catoosa County Board of Commissioners is requesting qualifications from brokers to strategically plan, design, and negotiate employee benefit coverage and cost for the County's approximately 430 full-time, benefits-eligible employees under RFQ 2026-21, with qualifications due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Brokerage fees and commissions are expected to be borne by insurance providers; vendors may propose additional fee-supported services in a separate sealed envelope.

All respondents must hold a current Georgia insurance brokerage license, provide certificates of insurance with general liability of at least $1 million combined single limit, professional liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2–3 million aggregate, and automobile insurance of at least $1 million. Compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and submission of a notarized E-Verify affidavit are mandatory.

Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale addressing experience with public entities (10 points), consulting and negotiation capabilities (10 points), technology capabilities (10 points), service model and upfront/ongoing support (20 points), implementation approach (20 points), compliance resources (10 points), responsiveness and scope understanding (10 points), and provision of references (10 points).

The initial contract term runs from January 18, 2027 through January 17, 2028, with two optional one-year renewal periods. The County does not guarantee a minimum contract value. Submissions must include one original, one digital copy on thumb drive, and two physical copies, sealed and delivered in person, by mail, or overnight delivery to 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold, GA 30736. Written questions are due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST, with responses published on the County website by October 19. Tentative finalist interviews are scheduled for November 9, 2026, with anticipated award on November 17, 2026. All bids remain valid and non-withdrawn for 90 days from the submission deadline.

Opportunity text

Catoosa County Board of Commissioners is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to seek qualified brokers to assist with strategically planning, designing, and negotiating the best coverage and cost for selective employee benefit programs. The County has approximately 430 full-time, benefits eligible employees. Our leadership is looking to ensure we have financially competitive and affordable benefit programs to offer our employees. ONE (1) Original, ONE (1) Digital Copy on a Thumb Drive, and TWO (2) copies of your Qualifications must be sealed and delivered in person, by mail or overnight delivery service to the office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold, GA 30736 not later than 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after said time will not be accepted. The envelope shall state "RFQ: 2026-21 Broker Services" to prevent accidental opening. Bids shall be identified on the exterior of the sealed envelope with all the information required by law, including the name of the project and the Respondent's name, address and license number, expiration date and classification (as applicable). Inquiries regarding this bid by email to: BidQuestions@catoosacountyga.gov Only inquiries received in writing will receive a response. All such written inquiries must be delivered by 12:00 noon, on Friday, October 16, 2026. CCBOC will publish a response to all inquiries on its website at www.catoosacountyga.gov/bids on Monday, October 19, 2026. Catoosa County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids, to waive formalities, technicalities, or irregularities and to re-advertise if necessary. Any Bid submitted in response to this Request shall remain open for acceptance by the Board, and same shall be honored by the contractor, for a period of SIXTY (60) days from the date set forth hereinabove for the receipt of Bids.

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2026_21 Broker Services RFQ Document.pdf PDF

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