Summary of Specifications:
Sealed written proposals will be received by the City of Birmingham, Office of the City Clerk, PO Box 3001, 151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI 48012-3001, up to and including 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted and will be considered disqualified. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal arrives on time at the right location.
The City of Birmingham (City) is requesting proposals for providing protection with respect to its automobile, property and liability risk exposures from Michigan-licensed, qualified agents, insurance carriers or other recognized and authorized facilities, pursuant hereto. The City wishes to enter into a one-year contract with the successful bidder effective July 1, 2008.
All proposals must be presented in a clearly marked, sealed package or envelope bearing the title: CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Request for Proposal: 2008 – 2009 Insurance Proposal Attn: Finance Department NOT TO BE OPENED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008
The City of Birmingham expects and will assume bidders to be professionals in insurance, risk management and/or risk protection, who have the necessary experience in public entity insurance and services to fulfill the requirements of this RFP. Bidders will be expected to advance a comprehensive program of risk coverage, protection and management commensurate with what each perceives are the needs of, and would be in the best interest of, the City of Birmingham in this regard.
Bid information is available at www.mitn.info Contact Chris Underwood in the Finance Department should you have any questions (248-644-1800, ext. 319). The City Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals; waive any irregularity in the proposals received; and to accept any proposal which it shall deem to be most favorable to the interest of the City.
Christine Underwood Finance Department, City of Birmingham
Submitted to MITN: April 14, 2008
