City of Cedar Rapids

Buyer seeks employee benefit consulting services for the Human Resources Department. The contract term is for three years from January 2026 through December 2028, with an option to renew for one additional three-year period. Services include RFP preparation, implementation of new TPAs, and ongoing account servicing. Buyer requires expertise in self-funded government benefit plans and compliance support for federal and state regulations.

• 5/29/2025 - Issue Date
• 6/12/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 6/26/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience with self-insured governmental entities
• Experience with public employers with 500+ covered employees preferred
• Knowledge of Eastern Iowa healthcare market
• Experience evaluating vendor quality indicators

• Prepare, issue, and analyze RFPs for benefit providers
• Implement new third-party administrators and vendors
• Provide ongoing account servicing
• Support compliance with federal healthcare reforms
• Develop technical employee communications
• Assist with benefit plan strategies
• Support negotiation processes with carriers/vendors
• Evaluate vendors' quality indicators
• Monitor centers of excellence
• Increase transparency in healthcare programs
• Provide support for state compliance requirements
• Assist with committee and council approval processes
• Evaluate self-funded government benefit plans
• Monitor healthcare reform changes
• Guide implementation of new benefit programs
• Develop employee communication materials
• Research Eastern Iowa healthcare market trends
• Analyze vendor performance metrics
• Support wellness program development
• Provide expertise on public sector benefits