When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Lehigh And Northampton Transportation Authority. The work is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed employee benefits brokerage with public-sector or government-client experience. Demonstrated expertise in medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life insurance programs. Experience administering or advising on FSA and 457(b) plans. Adequate benefits consulting staff, operational facilities, and records-management capabilities. Strong knowledge of applicable insurance laws and regulatory requirements.

Employee Health and Welfare Benefits Broker Services (Due November 13, 2026)

SUMMARY

A government authority seeks a benefits broker to manage employee health and welfare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, life, FSA, and 457(b) benefits. The engagement will run for one year.

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Allentown, Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified broker to provide employee health and welfare benefits broker services for a one-year contract period. The required services include placement and support for medical, dental, vision, prescription, flexible spending account management, 457(b) management, disability, and life insurance coverage.

The selected broker will be expected to maintain adequate staffing and facilities, retain required records, hold all necessary licenses, stay current with changes in insurance law, and meet with staff to address their interests and needs regarding benefits products and services. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026, and proposals are due by November 13, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be authorized to do business in the State of Pennsylvania
Account Manager must have a current State of Pennsylvania Insurance License
Must have experience providing insurance broker services
Must have experience with public sector employers and employers with unionized workforces
Must have acted as a broker placing medical insurance for a Pennsylvania governmental entity or a Pennsylvania corporation with at least 100 employees for at least two consecutive policy years within the last five years
Must maintain Professional Liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must agree to the terms and conditions in the Agreement
Must sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement

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TIMELINE

RFP Published/Posted on October 5th, 2026

Final Addenda posted on October 23rd, 2026

Questions/Clarification Deadline on October 30th, 2026

Responses to Questions/Clarifications on or before November 4th, 2026

Proposals Submission Deadline on November 13th, 2026

Interviews if necessary during the week of December 7th, 2026

Award Recommendation presented on or before February 9th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Lehigh And Northampton Transportation Authority

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Employee Health and Welfare Benefits Broker Services