Title
RFA 24-0322 Broker of Record, Contract Award (Ordinance S-51055)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Kenneth Tims to provide Broker of Record (BOR) services for the Human Resources Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund, the costs for these services will be paid by third party insurance carrier(s).
Summary
This contract will provide BOR services by a licensed insurance broker for retiree medical plans. The BOR will provide eligible retirees educational and personal enrollment guidance on available American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), health care marketplace benefits, and United Healthcare (UHC) Medicare Plans with Pharmacy Part D. The services provided by the BOR will be available at no cost to the City.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved determination memo based on Special Circumstance Without Competition. The City currently utilizes the BOR through UHC for Retiree Medicare Supplemental Billing services. Uninterrupted continuation of these services directly with the same BOR will not impact the retirees or their health care needs.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about July 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2027.
Financial Impact
These services will be provided at no cost to the City, and there is no impact to the General Funds. The costs for these services will be paid by third party insurance carrier(s).
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.