25RFP1512496C-MH Healthcare Benefits Consulting Services

Fulton County, Georgia is seeking a healthcare benefits consulting services provider through Request for Proposal (RFP) 25RFP1512496C-MH to support its employee benefits program. The selected vendor will provide comprehensive consulting services for the County's self and fully-insured health benefit programs, serving approximately 5,000 active employees and 2,975 eligible retirees. Key consultant responsibilities include evaluating current health offerings, drafting RFP specifications, assisting with vendor selection, preparing Board recommendations, and delivering ongoing professional consulting services such as plan cost analysis, budget assistance, benefits education, and compliance calendar development. The RFP evaluation criteria will allocate points across several key areas: 25% for project plan and approach, 20% for key personnel qualifications, 20% for relevant project experience, 18% for key personnel availability, 5% for local preference, 2% for service-disabled veterans preference, and 10% for cost proposal. Critical dates include a pre-proposal conference on November 10, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via web conference, with electronic proposal submissions due through BidNet Direct by November 25, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., and a public opening at 11:10 A.M. the same day.

The procurement includes specific diversity and business enterprise targets, with goals of 16.83% minority business enterprise and 3.41% female business enterprise participation. Vendors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including $2,000,000 professional liability coverage, $1,000,000 general liability coverage, and $2,000,000 cyber liability coverage. Contractors must complete multiple compliance forms, including E-Verify registration, contractor and subcontractor affidavits, disclosure questionnaires, and non-discrimination commitments. The contract is anticipated to commence in 2026 and end on December 31, 2026, with potential for three optional one-year renewal terms through December 31, 2029, subject to annual appropriation and Board approval. Vendors must demonstrate rapid response capabilities, including replying to all phone and email inquiries within one business day and providing immediate responses to urgent requests. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and the size of the employee population suggest a significant potential contract opportunity for the selected healthcare benefits consulting firm.