Initial Benefits Plan Proposals. Within 30 days of execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall provide to the Project Manager an annual benefits plan, which shall include multiple options for Health and Dental Insurance and provide details detailed explanations of benefits, and downsides for each option, and the Consultant’s recommendation. As part of the subsequent year plan proposals the Consultant shall: • Research, design and propose employee benefit plans for the Town • Provide an analysis of the proposed plans and identify available cost savings plan alternatives and creative funding options. • Determine the appropriate employee and employer benefit contribution levels • Provide Town with information on what other municipalities and companies of comparable size and location are currently doing or will be doing with their benefits in the upcoming plan year. • Conduct negotiations and develop appropriate information for management purposes • Prepare and present a written analytical report of the proposals received including recommendation(s) and supporting documentation for recommendations. • Review plan documents (employee booklets) and master contracts before adoption and printing. • Assist with developing Town employee benefit program communication materials. Coordinate the design, printing, and production of those materials, as edited and approved by the Town’s Benefits Administrator. • Advise and assist the Project Manager with the review of contracts, plan documents, insurance policies and other documents for applicability, accuracy, consistency, and legal compliance. • Assist Town with the development of performance guarantees relating to vendors’ performance of services to the Town, and evaluation of the performance of vendors.
