Employee Benefits Broker, Consultant, and Strategic Advisor Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
RFP Released: July 3rd, 2026
Questions Due to Administration: August 7th, 2026
Questions Responses: August 12th, 2026
Proposals Due: August 28th, 2026
Notice of Award: October 14th, 2026
Commence Work Date: Upon award
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
County Of Leelanau
DESCRIPTION
The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide employee benefits broker, consultant, and strategic advisor services. The selected firm will support benefits planning and administration through data-driven guidance on plan design, funding, marketing, compliance, and ongoing program management. The work also includes development of a multi-year benefits strategy and budget plan, along with employee communication, decision support, and advocacy.
Scope of services includes analyzing utilization, experience, and benchmarking data to recommend plan design improvements, advising on funding strategy with actuarial and underwriting support, and modeling the financial and employee impact of proposed changes before implementation. The provider may also be asked to present recommendations to leadership or governing boards.
Additional responsibilities include evaluating proposals, preparing clear comparative analyses, and negotiating rates, terms, performance guarantees, and contract language on the organization's behalf. The selected vendor will also serve as the primary escalation point for claims, billing, and vendor disputes, provide year-round employee support regarding coverage and access questions, conduct quarterly stewardship meetings, and recommend proactive actions. A strategy for employee engagement during open enrollment is also required.
All questions are due no later than August 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 7, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by County Of Leelanau. The work is located in Suttons Bay, Michigan, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm
- Strong expertise in health and welfare plan design, funding, and compliance
- Experience with actuarial analysis, underwriting support, and cost modeling
- Proven record negotiating carrier rates, terms, and performance guarantees
- Capability to provide employee communications, decision support, and advocacy services
- Experience supporting public sector or large organizational benefits programs
- Ability to deliver quarterly stewardship reporting and multi-year strategic planning
Analysis generated by Settle AI from the source RFP.
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