When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 25, 2026.

It was issued by Girltrek. The work is located in Georgia, United States; Alabama, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Employee benefits brokerage with strong Southeast regional presence. Demonstrated experience serving small nonprofit or public-sector organizations. Expertise in medical, dental, vision, ancillary benefits, and alternative funding models. Proven capabilities in renewals, open enrollment education, ACA, COBRA, and multi-state compliance. Data-driven employee wellness and engagement experience. Transparent, contractually documented commission and fee practices.

Employee Benefits Broker Partner Services (Due October 5, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Georgia, United States; Alabama, United StatesPosted: September 16, 2026Deadline: October 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

An Alabama government authority is seeking a benefits broker to manage employee health and ancillary benefits, renewals, compliance, open enrollment, and wellness engagement. The broker must have Southeast experience, nonprofit expertise, and transparent compensation practices.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a strong Southeast presence with a dedicated Alabama or Georgia market team
Must have national capability to support a fully remote staff
Must have a track record with organizations in the 20 to 50 employee range
Must have experience with level-funded or self-funded plan design and transition
Must provide real cost modeling for alternative funding structures
Must have an in-house compliance resource with multi-state experience
Must carry Errors and Omissions insurance
Must be able to provide full written disclosure of broker compensation

TIMELINE

RFP Release: September 15th, 2026

Deadline for Vendor Questions: September 25th, 2026

Proposal Deadline: October 5th, 2026

Evaluation Period: October 5th–16th, 2026

Finalist Interviews: October 16th–26th, 2026

Vendor Selection & Notification: November 13th, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 25, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Girltrek

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Alabama seeks an employee benefits broker partner for a one-year contract. The selected broker will serve as broker of record for medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits, with responsibility for plan design consultation and evaluation of alternative funding options, including level-funded and self-funded arrangements.

The broker will lead annual renewal negotiations, provide competitive market comparisons, support open enrollment through employee-facing education and materials, and offer ongoing compliance guidance related to COBRA, the Affordable Care Act, and multi-state employment considerations. The provider must assign a named account team with published response-time standards.

The engagement will also include a data-driven strategy to help employees understand and use existing wellness resources, including the employee assistance program. All broker compensation, including commissions, fees, and carrier incentives, must be disclosed in writing, with no hidden overrides or undisclosed incentives. The agency is willing to include the fee structure in the contract. Questions are due by September 25, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 25, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Girltrek. The work is located in Georgia, United States; Alabama, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Employee benefits brokerage with strong Southeast regional presence
Demonstrated experience serving small nonprofit or public-sector organizations
Expertise in medical, dental, vision, ancillary benefits, and alternative funding models
Proven capabilities in renewals, open enrollment education, ACA, COBRA, and multi-state compliance
Data-driven employee wellness and engagement experience
Transparent, contractually documented commission and fee practices

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