Joplin Schools Employee Benefits Consulting and Brokerage Services RFP 2026
Joplin School DistrictSchool · Joplin, MO- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 16 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jordan Henegar
The 30-second brief
Joplin Schools seeks a benefits consulting and brokerage partner to support affordable coverage, informed decisions, and long-term financial stability for approximately 1,273 benefit-eligible employees in Joplin, MO. The scope includes medical, pharmacy, stop-loss, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and related support, with a self-funded medical plan year spanning October 1 to September 30. Services involve strategic healthcare cost management, analytics and financial planning, pharmacy consulting, reserve recovery support targeting a $1.5 million reserve by plan year 2028, and transition services leading to the October 1, 2027 plan year. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with written questions due October 28, 2026. The proposed contract term is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with three optional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria emphasize strategic consulting (25 pts), communication and transition (20 pts), assigned team and experience (20 pts), analytics and reserve planning (15 pts), pharmacy strategy (10 pts), and cost and compensation transparency (10 pts).
Strategic consulting and healthcare cost management 25, Communication, administration, and transition 20, Assigned team, service resources, and public-sector experience 20, Analytics, actuarial resources, and reserve planning 15, Pharmacy strategy and member outcomes 10, Cost, compensation transparency, and overall value 10
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Summary
Joplin Schools seeks a benefits consulting and brokerage partner to support affordable coverage, informed decisions, and long-term financial stability for approximately 1,273 benefit-eligible employees in Joplin, MO. The scope includes medical, pharmacy, stop-loss, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and related support, with a self-funded medical plan year spanning October 1 to September 30.
Services involve strategic healthcare cost management, analytics and financial planning, pharmacy consulting, reserve recovery support targeting a $1.5 million reserve by plan year 2028, and transition services leading to the October 1, 2027 plan year. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with written questions due October 28, 2026. The proposed contract term is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with three optional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria emphasize strategic consulting (25 pts), communication and transition (20 pts), assigned team and experience (20 pts), analytics and reserve planning (15 pts), pharmacy strategy (10 pts), and cost and compensation transparency (10 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
14- Strategic consulting and healthcare cost management 25
- Communication
- Administration
- Transition 20
- Assigned team
- Service resources
- Public-sector experience 20
- Analytics
- Actuarial resources
- Reserve planning 15
- Pharmacy strategy and member outcomes 10
- Cost
- Compensation transparency
- Overall value 10
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Executive summary
- Responses in section order
- Team qualifications
- Three references
- Pricing and compensation disclosures
- Proposed agreement
- Exceptions
- Signed certification
- Addenda acknowledgments
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Joplin, MO
- Reported agency
- Joplin Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Joplin School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jordan Henegar.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Joplin School District in MO, 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 Jordan Henegar. 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: "Strategic consulting and healthcare cost management 25, Communication, administration, and transition 20, Assigned team, service resources, and public-sector experience 20, Analytics, actuarial resour..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 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: executive summary, responses in section order, team qualifications, three references, pricing and compensation disclosures, proposed agreement, exceptions, signed certification, addenda acknowledgment. Review the full document from Joplin School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Joplin, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.