NWCSB - Health Insurance Brokerage Services

The state of Virginia, through the Northwestern Community Services Board (NWCSB), is seeking proposals for Health Insurance Brokerage Services. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to contract with one insurance broker to administer, provide support, and obtain quotes for benefits and insurances included in the agency's medical plan. The jurisdictions covered by this RFP are Warren County and Fredericksburg City. The selected broker will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of the Affordable Care Act, providing guidance and technical support, and timely production and dissemination of the agency's Annual Benefits Guide. The RFP evaluation criteria include the qualifications and experience of the offeror, understanding of the scope of work, capacity to perform the work, legal reporting and compliance, references, and pricing. Proposals are due by February 23, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., and the agency plans to make a final decision on the insurance broker by March 8, 2024.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current broker is McGriff, and the agency has been with Cigna since 2020 after previously having Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The RFP does not provide any specific budget ranges or award values, but the agency is a non-profit focused on providing affordable health coverage options for its approximately 230 employees.