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The Township of Hillside is soliciting proposals for Health Insurance Brokerage Services for the contract period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Submissions are due by March 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The process is a fair and open public solicitation. Standardized submission requirements and selection criteria are available on the Township website and in the Clerk's office. All professional service contractors must comply with New Jersey statutes regarding business registration, contract compliance, and equal employment opportunities. Corporations and partnerships must submit a completed disclosure of ownership form and a noncollusion affidavit. The Township reserves the right to reject or accept any submission. Proposals will be evaluated based on being most advantageous, considering price and other factors. The successful respondent will be notified of the award. The scope of services includes designing, marketing, and implementing the Township's insurance program renewals (health, dental, prescription) in a cost-effective manner, presenting multiple insurance coverage options, assisting with data gathering for underwriters, meeting with the Township to develop marketing strategies, disclosing any interests in prospective insurers, reviewing policies, maintaining records, informing the Township of claims reporting requirements, assisting with claims reporting and advocacy, and assisting in recovering deductible amounts. Mandatory requirements include affirmative action certification, stockholder disclosure, noncollusion affidavit, and New Jersey business registration. The contractor must also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Submission requirements include an original, one unbound copy, and one copy on CD in PDF format. A checklist of required documents is provided.
The bid notice states that sealed submissions will be received by the Township of Hillside on March 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM, prevailing time. Proposals received after the designated time and date will be returned unopened.
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated by the evaluation team of the Township of Hillside on the basis of the proposals deemed to be most advantageous, price and other factors considered.
The bid notice states that all proposals shall include, at a minimum, the name, address and all contact information of the person or firm making the proposal, a statement of qualifications, including all applicable professional licenses held, a statement of experience in rendering such professional services to public entities, references, and a proposal for compensation or a schedule of fees to be charged for such professional services.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit requirement.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice states that any request for an interpretation shall be in writing, addressed to the Township Clerk, and in order to be given consideration, written requests for interpretation must be received at least five 5 days prior to the date fixed for receipt of the proposals.