When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.

It was issued by Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Employee benefits consulting firm with public-sector experience. Expertise in health plan claims analytics, forecasting, and cost-driver analysis. Knowledge of healthcare reform compliance and benefits administration. Experience designing strategic healthcare and wellness programs. Strong capabilities in employee education and benefits committee support.

Employee Benefits Consulting Services (Due October 5, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesPosted: September 11, 2026Deadline: October 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Columbus, Ohio government authority seeks a consultant to provide employee benefits analytics, compliance guidance, healthcare plan strategy, wellness program support, and employee benefits committee education. The initial contract term is one year, with four potential one-year renewals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified, licensed, and insured entity
All personnel affiliated with the contract must be licensed and certified through the State of Ohio
Must provide three years of audited financial statements or tax returns
Must provide proof of professional liability and errors and omissions insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000
Must provide proof of general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000
Must provide proof of automobile insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000
Must provide proof of industrial (worker's compensation) insurance
Must have expert understanding of employee benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, Disability, and Wellness programs
Must have expert understanding of compliance regulations including COBRA, USERRA, GINA, FMLA, HIPAA, ERISA, and ACA

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions deadline: September 15th, 2026

Submission deadline: October 5th, 2026

Anticipated Board approval: January 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 15, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking employee benefits consulting services for an initial one-year contract period, with the potential for four one-year renewal terms. The selected consultant will provide monthly claims data and analysis, including claims history, claims and cost forecasting, and detailed analysis of cost drivers.

The consultant will advise human resources staff on benefits matters and compliance with applicable health care reform requirements. Responsibilities will also include attending employee benefits committee meetings, providing education on industry trends and claims and cost analysis, and developing plan design recommendations with related cost-benefit analysis.

Additional services include mining claims data to identify trends and intervention opportunities, revising and supporting implementation of a strategic healthcare plan, designing and implementing wellness initiatives, and advising on strategies that improve employee and dependent benefit-cost awareness and consumer-driven healthcare decision-making. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Employee benefits consulting firm with public-sector experience
Expertise in health plan claims analytics, forecasting, and cost-driver analysis
Knowledge of healthcare reform compliance and benefits administration
Experience designing strategic healthcare and wellness programs
Strong capabilities in employee education and benefits committee support

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