County of Albemarle

Buyer seeks a benefits consulting firm to assist with strategic planning, selection, and monitoring of employee benefit programs. The consultant will provide services to the County, School Board, and affiliated entities covering approximately 3,972 benefit-eligible employees. Buyer requires a firm with a demonstrated record of creative, innovative approaches to managing rising healthcare costs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

• 6/3/2025 - RFP Posted
• 7/30/2025 - Questions Due
• 8/1/2025 - Addenda Posted
• 8/8/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 9/29/2025 - Tentative Vendor Presentations
• 10/5/2025 - Tentative Negotiations
• 11/28/2025 - Tentative Notice of Intent to Award

• Extensive experience with Virginia local governments and school divisions related to benefits consulting within past ten years

• Develop data-driven benefits strategies and benchmarking
• Evaluate plan design and develop premium models
• Support benefits communications and open enrollment
• Negotiate vendor contracts and annual renewals
• Provide proactive compliance assistance and guidance
• Conduct executive presentations and planning meetings
• Produce claims, utilization, and financial reports
• Audit claims and analyze expenditures
• Review employee clinic usage and wellness programs
• Recommend cost-effective plan design changes