Employee Benefits Consulting Services (Re-Bid)

The City of Tampa is seeking a qualified, independent consulting firm to provide comprehensive employee benefits consulting services for its municipal workforce (≈2,900 active employees and 600 retirees). The consultant will analyze current health, vision, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans; perform semi‑annual plan performance reviews; assist with benefit budgeting, IBNR funding estimates, and actuarial support; manage vendor selection and contract negotiations; support the Deferred Compensation Committee (Section 457(b)); and deliver ongoing education, regulatory filing, and wellness program assistance. Optional services include medical plan clinical audits and pharmacy claims audits. The contract requires a local presence in the Tampa Bay area, a minimum five‑year firm history, and no conflicts of interest with benefit providers. • Scope covers analysis, reporting, budgeting, and strategic recommendations for all employee benefit programs. • Mandatory deliverables: semi‑annual health‑plan performance reports, annual benefit guide updates, IBNR funding estimates, and participation in trust and vendor meetings. • Optional deliverables: clinical and pharmacy audits, wellness program evaluation, and actuarial assistance. • Required qualifications: ≥5 years experience with public‑sector benefit consulting, local office, and senior staff with relevant expertise. • Submission via OpenGov portal by 3:00 PM Oct 22 2026; pre‑bid conference Oct 8 2026.