Explanation
This ordinance authorizes and directs the Director of the Department of Human Resources to contract with Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC for employee benefits and wellness consulting services. Contract and expenditure authority is necessary to ensure continuation of the services provided for employee benefits and wellness consulting services including, but not limited to, assistance in determining employee and employer insurance rates, labor negotiation cost estimations, federal reporting mandate under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and benefits and wellness administration. This ordinance authorizes the expenditure and establishes a maximum obligation liability of $425,000.00 to be paid from the employee benefits fund.
In May 2024, the Department of Human Resources went out to bid for employee benefits and wellness consulting services under RFP027829. This RFP was canceled due to potential conflict of interest of a scorer. In August of 2024, the Department of Human Resources re-issued the RFP under 028506. Nine bids were received and four finalists were interviewed. After careful consideration and evaluation, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC was selected as being the best overall value for the city.
The effective date of the contract is April 1, 2025; the contract term is for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewals. This represents year one of the contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this contract totals $425,000.00 and is budgeted in the 2025 employee benefits fund. Every year, contract renewal is subject to available and adequate appropriation and funding. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2025 Other Funds operating budget, Ordinance 3036-2024.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to contract with Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC to provide employee benefits and wellness consulting services from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028; and to authorize the expenditure of $425,000.00 from the em...
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