Risk Management Insurance Broker

The Cherokee County School District in Georgia is issuing a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) to select a Risk Management Insurance Broker to serve as Broker of Record and provide comprehensive property and casualty insurance program management and strategic consulting services. The broker must deliver placement of insurance coverage across multiple lines including business auto, cyber liability, general liability, workers' compensation excess, crime, property, and terrorism insurance, as well as loss control programs, claims advocacy, and administrative support. Required qualifications include an active Georgia Property and Casualty Insurance License for the lead broker, demonstrated experience placing multi-layered property insurance programs, and a track record managing Georgia property insurance programs with minimum total insured values exceeding $500,000 since 2016, along with experience placing casualty insurance programs for Georgia public entities since 2016. The contract term is three years commencing April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, with an option for one additional three-year renewal subject to mutual written agreement. Evaluation criteria allocates 35 points for customer service and administrative support, 30 points for references, 30 points for qualifications and experience, and 5 points for presentation. Questions must be submitted through the Euna Procurement Message Center by 2:00 p.m. on February 26, 2026, with proposals due March 5, 2026, by 9:00 a.m. through the electronic Euna Procurement portal. The District reserves the right to invite selected respondents for in-person presentations.

The RFSQ documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Respondents must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance requirements, including E-Verify registration for employee verification, and execute certifications regarding non-collusion bidding practices, debarment and suspension status, and respondent responsibilities. Insurance requirements are extensive, including comprehensive general liability and professional liability/errors and omissions coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Employers Liability insurance with $500,000/$500,000/$500,000 limits, Third Party Employee Fidelity Insurance with $250,000 per employee limits, and Cyber Liability/Data Breach Insurance with minimum limits of $3,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. All insurance policies must be issued by companies rated A-/X or better and include the District as an Additional Insured where applicable. The procurement documents do not provide explicit pricing information, award values, or budget ranges for this engagement.