State of Iowa Employee Benefits Consultant Services RFP 005-RFP-3086-2027
Iowa Board of Corrections | State of IowaState · Des Moines, IA- Due
- Oct 20, 2026
- 3 days left
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jocelyn Brincks
- (515) 499-3659
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SUMMARY
The State of Iowa seeks a qualified and experienced employee benefits consultant to provide strategic, actuarial, and operational support for the State's employee benefits programs under solicitation 005-RFP-3086-2027.
The selected contractor will assist with evaluating and optimizing benefit plan design and funding strategies, supporting procurement activities for benefit-related services, providing actuarial analysis and financial forecasting, assisting with collective bargaining preparation and analysis, and monitoring vendor performance and market trends. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Responses must include separate technical and cost proposal files, along with required compliance forms including Form 22 for confidential treatment and certifications regarding Iowa Code section 12K.1.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Form 22 - Confidential Treatment of Information
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Redlined terms and conditions
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Iowa
- Reported agency
- State of Iowa
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jocelyn Brincks.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa in IA, 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?
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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 Jocelyn Brincks at (515) 499-3659. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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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: Form 22 - Confidential Treatment of Information, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, redlined terms and conditions. Review the full document from Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Iowa. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.