DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School DistrictsRFP #R127061GN
Benefits Consulting and Actuarial Services
Sealed proposals for benefits consulting and actuarial services will be received from eligible proposers at the School District of Lee County (hereinafter “The District”), Department of Procurement Services, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33966, until Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 2:00 p.m. (Local Time). The purpose of this RFP is to solicit offers from qualified insurance professionals to provide brokerage, consulting, and actuarial services to the District in support of the District’s self-funded health plan and fully insured voluntary benefit programs. Such services will include, but not be limited to: (1) reviewing and advising on appropriate insurance coverage; (2) marketing and placement of insurance, including participating in RFP review and evaluation as requested by the District; (3) reviewing vendor contracts and evidence of coverage; (4) coordinating with other District service providers; (5) participation in joint labor-management benefits committee meetings; and (6) acting as a liaison and an advocate for the District with insurance companies; (7) Providing a supervising actuary for consulting services, experience analysis and valuation of a large self-insured governmental health fund.
The use of subcontractors shall not be permitted.
Interested parties must register with the Department of Procurement Services by contacting Procurement Agent Ginny Nierop, email: VirginiaDN@leeschools.net and provide the responding proposer name, primary point of contact for this RFP, phone number and e-mail address.
All proposals submitted shall be on Attachment A, Questionnaire included in the bid specifications, a copy of which may be reviewed or obtained at the Department of the Procurement Services or by downloading from Lee County School District, Procurement Services’ website at: http://procurement.leeschools.net/bids.htm.
Questions: Questions regarding specifications or intended work shall be submitted in writing to: Department of Procurement Services, Ginny Nierop, email: VirginiaDN@ leeschools.net. Questions are due no later than Monday, July 23, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
The District does not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.
The School District of Lee County
Department of Procurement Services
2855 Colonial Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33966-1012
BY: / s/ Ginny Nierop
Ginny Nierop
Procurement Agent
