Various Insurance Brokerage and Third Party Administrator Services

The City of East Orange is actively seeking proposals for comprehensive insurance brokerage and third-party administrator services through a competitive contracting process, as outlined in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k), et seq. This solicitation encompasses three distinct areas: Health Insurance Brokerage Services, Insurance Consulting/Brokerage Services specializing in Risk Management/Property & Casualty, and Third-Party Administrator Services. The municipality aims to secure expert professional services to manage its diverse insurance portfolio, mitigate risks, and ensure efficient administration of related functions, covering a broad spectrum of municipal insurance needs and seeking highly qualified firms to provide these essential services. Prospective contractors are mandated to comply with several New Jersey statutes, including N.J.S.A. 10:5-33 et seq. (Affirmative Action), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts), and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (Disclosure of Ownership). A highly recommended Pre-Proposal Conference was scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2019, with staggered times: 11:00 a.m. for Health Insurance, 12:00 p.m. for Insurance Consulting/Brokerage, and 1:00 p.m. for Third-Party Administrator Services, all held at the City Hall Council Chamber, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018. Attendance at this conference, though not mandatory, was strongly advised to ensure a thorough understanding of the requirements. Sealed RFP responses were due to the Purchasing Agent on Thursday, April 25, 2019, with specific submission times: 11:00 a.m. for Health Insurance Brokerage Services, 12:00 p.m. for Insurance Consulting/Brokerage Services, and 1:00 p.m. for Third-Party Administrator Services. Submissions were received and publicly opened at the Municipal Council Chamber, Municipal Building, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07018. Detailed Request For Proposals were available for a non-refundable cost of $25.00 per packet from the Division of Procurement, City Hall, 1st floor, or downloadable from www.eastorange-nj.gov. Proposals had to be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the consultant's name and the specific insurance service title, addressed to the Purchasing Agent. Bidders were informed that proposals could not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled for sixty (60) days after the submission deadline. For inquiries, the designated contact was Lisa L. Jackson at (973) 266-5162.