Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Consultant shall furnish all labor and resources to perform all tasks in accordance with generally accepted professional standards and shall provide ACPS with the best possible advice and consultation within the consultant's authority and capacity as a professional consultant. The scope of the work shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Consulting Services: Consultant will have periodic communications and meetings relative to the programs to encourage and maintain awareness level of all parties. Services may include: a. Evaluate and review existing plans b. Review contracts to evaluate liability exposure of ACPS c. Develop and prepare solicitation specifications for medical, dental, and vision plans and stop loss contracts as necessary d. Provide assistance to ACPS in the RFP process by: • Preparing meeting requirements • Meeting with ACPS staff and conducting pre-solicitation conferences • Offer presentations/negotiations • Analyzing bids/quotes/proposals • Developing recommendations on the best proposal provided • Prepare detailed summation of the RFP process used to document the procurement file e. Assist ACPS staff in finalizing/refining administrative details for risk management and employee optional benefits f. Prepare cost/benefit analyses for ACPS review g. Provide recommendations for the most adequate and cost-effective programs h. Explore the viability of self-insurance for dental component only. Explain and evaluate the associated risks and process.
