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Bid Title

26-03 HEALTH AND WELFARE CONSULTANT

Issuing Agency

Wolcott town

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Feb 15, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 11, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-03

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Project Description

Bid Number:	26-03
Bid Title:	26-03 HEALTH AND WELFARE CONSULTANT
Category:	Open Bids
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 2/15/2026 7:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/11/2026 11:00 AM Related Documents: 26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant Invitation to Bid

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TOWN OF WOLCOTT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

26-03 HEALTH & WELFARE CONSULTANT

DO NOT CALL THE WOLCOTT TOWN HALL OR

THE WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGARDING THIS NOTICE

The Town of Wolcott, Connecticut, a community of approximately 16,725 located in New Haven County, requests

proposals from qualified firms to serve as the Health & Welfare Consultant for the Town of Wolcott and the

Wolcott Board of Education for the Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029.

Requests for submission criteria should be emailed to bids@wolcottct.org. Please put “26-03 HEALTH & WELFARE

CONSULTANT” in the subject line of email requests.

Proposals prepared in accordance with the submission criteria will be submitted in sealed envelopes and/or

delivery containers clearly marked “26-03 HEALTH & WELFARE CONSULTANT” and will be delivered to the Finance

Office, Wolcott Town Hall, 10 Kenea Ave., Wolcott, CT 06716, by 11:00 A.M., March 11, 2026. The proposals will

be opened and read publicly in the Council Chambers, Wolcott Town Hall, immediately following the submittal

closing time.

THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Date issued: February 15, 2026

RFP 26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant

Request for Proposals

The Town of Wolcott, Connecticut, is accepting qualifications for the following:

26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant

All submissions shall be made in accordance with the materials supplied by

The Town of Wolcott

Finance Office

10 Kenea Avenue

Wolcott, CT 06716

Submissions will be received until 11:00 am, March 11, 2026.

Natalie Clark

Accounting and Purchasing

Tel (203) 879-8100 ext 142

Email: bids@wolcottct.org

https://wolcottct.org

RFP 26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant

TOWN OF WOLCOTT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

26-03 HEALTH AND WELFARE CONSULTANT

DO NOT CALL THE WOLCOTT TOWN HALL FINANCE OFFICE OR THE WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION

WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS NOTICE AND/OR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE RFP PACKAGE.

The Town of Wolcott, Connecticut, a community of approximately 16,725 located in New Haven County, requests

proposals from qualified firms to serve as the Health & Welfare Consultant for the Town of Wolcott and the

Wolcott Board of Education for the Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029.

Requests for submission criteria should be emailed to bids@wolcottct.org. Please put “26-03 HEALTH & WELFARE

CONSULTANT” in the subject line of email requests.

Proposals prepared in accordance with the submission criteria will be submitted in sealed envelopes and/or

delivery containers clearly marked “26-03 HEALTH & WELFARE CONSULTANT” and will be delivered to the Finance

Office, Wolcott Town Hall, 10 Kenea Ave., Wolcott, CT 06716, by 11:00 A.M., March 11, 2026. The proposals will

be opened and read publicly in the Council Chambers, Wolcott Town Hall, immediately following the submittal

closing time.

THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Natalie Clark

Accounting and Purchasing

Tel (203) 879-8100 ext. 142

Email: bids@wolcottct.org

RFP 26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant

Town of Wolcott

Request for Proposals

26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant

Table of Contents

I. Project Specifications

1. Introduction

2. Background

3. Scope of Services

II. Submission Requirements

1. Submission Due Date and Delivery Instructions

2. Directions for Written Submission

3. Vendor Information

4. Evaluation Criteria

5. Addenda

III. Contract Considerations

1. Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action

2. Indemnification

3. Invoicing and Payment

4. Award Considerations

5. Termination

6. Non-Appropriation of Funds

7. Additional Information and Documentation

8. Insurance

IV. Submission Forms

1. Transmittal Letter

2. Proposal Fee Schedule

3. Non-Collusion Certification

4. Statement of Policy

V. Town Ordinances

1. Ordinance 75

2. Ordinance 92

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RFP 26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

TOWN OF WOLCOTT, CT

26-03 HEALTH AND WELFARE CONSULTANT

I. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

I.1 INTRODUCTION

The Town of Wolcott and its Board of Education, hereinafter referred to as the Town, is seeking to engage a

qualified health insurance advisor for the purpose of providing direction and support to the Town for Fiscal

Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029.

The Town is seeking an advisor for assistance with at minimum the following areas:

• Compliance with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations;

• Assistance with Healthcare Reform regulations;

• Two-way employee communications about Health Care benefits;

• Collective Bargaining related to Employee Health Care benefits;

• Procurement of health, dental, life, stop-loss, and Medicare supplemental insurance;

• Health Risk Management (including: wellness programs, incentives, adjusted premiums based on

wellness efforts, cost containment, and other similar ideas); and

• Monthly claims and expense reporting, ad hoc reports, budget projections.

I.2 BACKGROUND

• The Town employs approximately 630 people including Board of Education; the Town provides health

insurance (medical including prescription with dental and vision riders) for its current employees and

retirees.

• The Town has 3 bargaining units for approximately 60 employees, and the Board of Education has 8

bargaining units for approximately 399 employees. Additionally, medical insurance for eligible, over 65

retirees is provided through a fully-insured Medicare Advantage Plan provided by Anthem as its third

party administrator.

I.3 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Town of Wolcott desires the successful firm to perform at minimum the following services:

A. Annual Cost Modelling

1. Assist the Town with its budget planning for health care costs by providing a preliminary estimate not

later than February 1st of each plan year, with final renewal figures prior to the annual budget adoption

(typically M).

2. Prepare and/or review and advise on provider contract renewals. Assist the Town with provider

benefit renewals.

3. Assist the Town with reviewing claims data and determining cost impact of any coverage changes.

RFP 26-03 Health and Welfare Consultant

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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