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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of City Employee Insurance and Benefit Contracts (2026-2029)
Record date · June 10, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The city is authorizing two multi-year service contracts for employee insurance and benefit programs, including life insurance, financial wellness, and legal services. These contracts will run from June 2026 through June 2029 with options for two one-year extensions.
The city will spend up to $2,932,743 from the Employee Benefits Fund to provide life insurance and voluntary benefit services to city employees over the next three years.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
City Employees
Employees will receive access to life insurance, financial wellness, pet insurance, and legal services through these selected providers.
Standard Insurance
The company is contracted to provide life insurance services to the city.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The company is contracted to provide voluntary benefits and other services to city employees.
Key Facts
- The total contract value is capped at $2,932,743.00.
- The primary contract term is three years, from June 10, 2026, to June 9, 2029.
- The city retains the option to renew both contracts for two additional one-year periods.
- Standard Insurance is selected for basic life insurance and administration of grandfathered life insurance policies.
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- Standard Insurance Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company are selected for voluntary benefits, financial wellness, pet insurance, and legal services.
- The contracts were selected from a pool of twelve total proposals.
- Funding is provided by the Employee Benefits Funds, subject to annual budget appropriations.
- The Office of Procurement Services is the body responsible for the filing.
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Consolidation of Benefit Providers
The city is utilizing a competitive bidding process involving twelve proposers to select two major insurance carriers for a wide range of employee services.
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