Health Care and Benefits Consulting Services

The City of Raleigh, located in Wake County, North Carolina, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive healthcare and benefits consulting services for its employee benefits program. The Request for Proposals (RFP) aims to secure a consultant to support a three-year healthcare benefits strategy for active and retiree participants, covering medical, dental, prescription drug, flexible spending, and reinsurance programs. The selected consultant will be responsible for plan management, data analysis, annual renewals, actuarial analysis, strategic plan design, and support for special projects including communication planning and enrollment services. Key deliverables include regular reports and recommendations on benefit performance, trends, and potential improvements, with a strong emphasis on integrating wellness solutions and demonstrating their effectiveness. The solicitation requires expertise in public sector agencies, particularly in North Carolina. The proposal is due on August 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for August 13, 2025. The initial contract term is three years, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms.

While the RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it focuses on selecting a consulting firm with proven experience in public sector healthcare benefits management. The City of Raleigh currently operates a self-funded health, dental, and prescription drug program for eligible employees, offering basic life insurance, retirement plans, and supplemental insurance options. The current infrastructure and technology will require seamless integration with the selected consultant's services. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the required services suggests a significant contract value commensurate with the complexity of managing healthcare benefits for a municipal workforce. Prospective bidders should demonstrate a track record of successfully managing similar healthcare consulting engagements in the public sector, with particular attention to strategic plan design, cost management, and wellness program effectiveness.