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Council awards three-year employee benefits consulting contract to Lockton Dunning Benefits
Summary
The council approved a three-year contract for employee benefits consulting services with Lockton Dunning Benefits (referred to in the transcript as "locked in dunning benefits") after a request for qualifications; staff said Lockton was selected for financial management and reporting capabilities.
The Grapevine City Council approved a three-year contract for employee-benefits consulting services with Lockton Dunning Benefits following a request for qualifications and staff interviews.
Delaney Hill presented the item, explaining the consultant assists the city with placement and management of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and stop-loss insurance, as well as regulatory compliance and cost management. The city had used McGriff, Seibels & Williams Insurance Services since February 2008.
Staff issued an RFQ and received proposals from HUB International, Lockton Dunning Benefits, Brown & Brown, and USI. Interviews were conducted with HUB International and Lockton Dunning Benefits; staff recommended Lockton because of its financial-management and real-time reporting tools, account-management expertise and references from other municipal clients.
A council member moved and seconded approval, and the motion carried with no opposing votes recorded. The transcript does not include contract dollar amounts, the exact contract start and end dates beyond the stated three-year term, or specific performance metrics; staff cited improved reporting capability as a primary selection factor.
