DATE: October 12, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services for Group Insurance Broker and Advisory Services
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Alliant Insurance Services (“Alliant”) for Group Insurance Broker and Advisory Services for the City of Hayward's current and future non-medical employee benefits, including group dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, and employee assistance.
SUMMARY
The previous agreement with Alliant ended on July 31, 2021. The City initiated an open and competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the provision of group insurance broker and advisory services for the City of Hayward in June 2021. A total of four (4) proposals were submitted in response to the City’s RFP for benefits broker services; two (2) of the four (4) consultants were invited to participate in finalist interviews. Based on their extensive experience, knowledge, and familiarity with the City’s benefit plans and providers, and after having provided similar services to the City over the past six (6) years, staff is recommending Alliant continue to provide benefits broker and advisory services to the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution