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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc. for health benefit consultation services in the amount not to exceed $109,000.00 per year with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one year periods (Director of Human Resources)
Background:
Approval of this item will award a contract in the amount not to exceed $109,000 to Higginbotham to represent the City of League City as benefit consultant.
For the past 2 years (May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2016) the City has been represented by IPS Advisors, LLP.
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 16-021) from qualified firms on February 8, 2016, to perform benefits consulting services for the benefits plan year October 2016 - September 2017, with an option for additional years. The City received four proposals. A committee of 3, consisting of the Assistant City Manager, Director of Human Resources and Sr. Human Resources Specialist, reviewed the proposals. Based upon the result of those independent evaluations, references were checked for all 4 firms and the committee then interviewed all 4 firms.
Based upon the RFP evaluation criteria of qualifications and experience, company operational information, project design and methodology, references, qualifications, questionnaire, the interview, and scope of services the committee recommends Higginbotham to provide consulting services for League City. The firm has many years experience in local government benefits consulting and are highly qualified to provide this service. Current municipal clients include the cities of Bellaire, Fort Worth, Stephenville, and Granbury.
In addition to benefits consulting, Higginbotham has proposed a custom wellness program and patient advocacy through Compass Professional Services.
Included in the wellness service Higginbotham's wellness director that is dedicated to work with the City to customize the wellness program and work with specific employee g...
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