Trustees weigh recommending a TPA RFP versus hiring a broker‑consultant first
The benefits committee favored going straight to a TPA RFP; outside firms urged caution, arguing a consultant‑led approach or use of cooperatives would yield better RFP design, guarantees and audit rights. Trustees asked staff to clarify procurement alternatives before a vote.
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Trustees and presenters spent substantial time debating procurement sequence: the employee benefit committee recommended a prompt TPA RFP, while Gallagher and Higginbotham urged either a consultant‑led approach or use of cooperative procurement to ensure the RFP tests the right options and embeds contractual protections.
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