Lorain City Schools Request for Proposal for Employee Benefits Consulting Services 2026
Lorain City SchoolsSchool · Lorain, OH- Due
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Lorain City School District is seeking proposals from qualified insurance consultants to provide comprehensive employee benefit insurance consulting services related to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans. The District currently has approximately 600-700 participants and intends to transition from fully insured to self-insurance for its medical, prescription drug, and dental plans effective January 1, 2027. Services include funding analysis, stop loss placement, vendor selection, data analytics, benefits administration system evaluation, and legal and tax-related compliance support under O.R.C. 9.833. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time via email to [email protected]. Questions are due by August 28, 2026.
Experience, Qualifications, and Personnel (30%), Implementation and Experience with Short- and Long-Term Strategies (25%), Health Fiduciary Mindset (25%), Price (20%)
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Summary
Lorain City School District is seeking proposals from qualified insurance consultants to provide comprehensive employee benefit insurance consulting services related to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans.
The District currently has approximately 600-700 participants and intends to transition from fully insured to self-insurance for its medical, prescription drug, and dental plans effective January 1, 2027. Services include funding analysis, stop loss placement, vendor selection, data analytics, benefits administration system evaluation, and legal and tax-related compliance support under O.R.C. 9.833. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time via email to [email protected]. Questions are due by August 28, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Evidence of a minimum of $1
- 000
- 000 in Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Fee quote / pricing
- Responses to vendor provided information and disclosures
- Three public entity references
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Lorain, Ohio
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lorain City Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lorain City Schools in OH, 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.
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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: "Experience, Qualifications, and Personnel (30%), Implementation and Experience with Short- and Long-Term Strategies (25%), Health Fiduciary Mindset (25%), Price (20%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lorain City Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Lorain City Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lorain City Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Evidence of a minimum of $1,000,000 in Errors and Omissions Insurance, fee quote / pricing, responses to vendor provided information and disclosures, three public entity references. Review the full document from Lorain City Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lorain, Ohio. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.