Carter County Request for Proposal - Employee Health Insurance Brokerage Services 2026
Carter CountyCounty · Elizabethton, TN- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Carolyn Watson
The 30-second brief
Carter County, Tennessee is seeking a health insurance brokerage and consulting firm to design, implement, maintain, and improve employee benefit programs for approximately 280 eligible employees. Services include group medical, life, dental, vision, and voluntary supplemental products such as cancer and disability coverage. The broker will assist with administration, claims analysis, plan arrangements, carrier negotiations, bid specifications, ACA compliance including IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, and annual renewals. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time at the Carter County Finance Office in Elizabethton, TN. Written questions are due by November 16, 2026.
Company overview financial stability and licensing, Proposed team experience public-sector clients and references, Brokerage consulting compliance and additional services, Subject matter expertise, Additional services and expertise, Outsourcing and partnership services, Fees and service level agreements
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Summary
Carter County, Tennessee is seeking a health insurance brokerage and consulting firm to design, implement, maintain, and improve employee benefit programs for approximately 280 eligible employees.
Services include group medical, life, dental, vision, and voluntary supplemental products such as cancer and disability coverage. The broker will assist with administration, claims analysis, plan arrangements, carrier negotiations, bid specifications, ACA compliance including IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, and annual renewals. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time at the Carter County Finance Office in Elizabethton, TN. Written questions are due by November 16, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Company overview financial stability and licensing
- Proposed team experience public-sector clients and references
- Brokerage consulting compliance and additional services
- Subject matter expertise
- Additional services and expertise
- Outsourcing and partnership services
- Fees and service level agreements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Vendor Information and Anti-Collusion Statement
- Drug Free Workplace Affidavit
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- Non-Boycott of Israel Certification
- Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage
- Audited financial statements
- Submit to
- Carter County Finance Department, ATTN: Carolyn Watson, Director of Finance, 801 East Elk Avenue, Suite 203, Courthouse, Elizabethton, TN 37643
- Scope location
- Elizabethton, TN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Carter County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Carter County Finance Department, ATTN: Carolyn Watson, Director of Finance, 801 East Elk Avenue, Suite 203, Courthouse, Elizabethton, TN 37643. For questions, contact Carolyn Watson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Carter County in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Carolyn Watson. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Company overview financial stability and licensing, Proposed team experience public-sector clients and references, Brokerage consulting compliance and additional services, Subject matter expertise, Ad..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Carter County?
All active and historical solicitations from Carter County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Carter County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 25, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Information and Anti-Collusion Statement, Drug Free Workplace Affidavit, Iran Divestment Act Certification, Non-Boycott of Israel Certification, Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage, audited. Review the full document from Carter County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Elizabethton, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.