Pinellas County Housing Authority
11479 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33778
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
RFP # 26-004
FOR
BENEFITS CONSULTANT SERVICES
March 19, 2026
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Date:
Project Title:
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Subject:
March 19, 2026
Benefits Consultant Services
All Qualified Providers
Request for Proposals #26-004
SCOPE:
The Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) is requesting proposals
from qualified firms to provide benefits consultant services for health
insurance and related ancillary products in accordance with the
requirements of PCHA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
PROPOSAL Firms must email proposal to Pinellas County Housing Authority, attention:
DUE DATE: Mr. Minh Le at mle@pinellashousing.com Proposals will be accepted until
2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on April 20, 2026.
The email subject line must state – “Request for Proposals # 26-004
BENEFITS CONSULTANT”
Firms will receive a confirmation email within one (1) hour of proposal
submittal. Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be
considered. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
By submission of a proposal the Firm agrees, if its proposal is accepted, to enter into a
contract with the PCHA to perform all services as specified or indicated in the contract
documents for the contract price and within the contract time indicated in the attached RFP.
The Firm further accept all of the terms and conditions of the RFP.
Proposals should be prepared in accordance with instructions contained within the RFP and
should remain valid for 90 days. Proposals shall be evaluated by PCHA as stated in the
evaluation factors noted in the RFP.
Questions regarding the attached RFP must be directed to Mr. Minh Le, Contract
Administrator. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to
mle@pinellashousing.com no later than the date and time listed in the Schedule of Events
section.
NOTE: PCHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if such action is in the
best interest of the Housing Authority and to waive and/or require correction of any
and all informalities and minor irregularities. PCHA reserves the right to request
additional information and/or submission of documents concerning any and/or all
proposals submitted. PCHA reserves the right to cancel this solicitation for any
reason it deems is in the best interest of the agency.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP # 26-004
BENEFITS CONSULTANT
March 19, 2026
April 6, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 20, 2026
April 27, 2026
May 20, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Issue Request for Proposals
Deadline for Questions by 2:00 p.m. EST
Deadline to Answer
Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. EST
Email to mle@pinellashousing.com
Evaluation Scoring
Board Approval of Award
All RFP documents, including Addendum and Q&A, are located at the following:
PCHA’s website
https://pinellashousing.com/departments/procurement/open_s
olicitations_and_bid_results.php
Housing Agency
https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/
Marketplace’s website
Proposers are responsible for checking Addendum, Q&A and other RFP documents
at the above listed websites.
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION A
SECTION B
SECTION C
SECTION D
SECTION E
SECTION F
SECTION G
SECTION H
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE OF INTENT
TYPE OF CONTRACT
STATEMENT OF WORK
EVALUATION CRITERIA
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
MANDATORY CLAUSES
INSURANCE
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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EXHIBITS
A - Form HUD 5369-B, Instructions to Offerors, Non-Construction
B - Form HUD 5369-C, Certifications and Representations of Offerors, Non-
Construction Contract
C - HUD 5370-C, General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts
D - Non-Collusive Affidavit of Provider/Subprovider
E - Sworn Statement Pursuant to Section 287.133(3) (a), Florida Statutes, on
Public Entity Crimes
F - Proposer’s Certification of Authorization to Execute Proposal/Contract on
Behalf of Company
G - Sample Contract
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # 26-004
BENEFITS CONSULTANT
NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE PROPOSALS
The Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA), Largo, Florida, is requesting proposals
from qualified firms to provide benefits consulting services for health insurance and
related ancillary products in accordance with the requirements of PCHA and the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
SECTION A
A-1 Type of Contract
The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract for an initial term of one (1) year,
with the option to renew annually for up to five (5) years.
SECTION B
B-1 Overview of Project
The Pinellas County Housing Authority
PCHA is a body, corporate and politic, established by the State of Florida pursuant to
Chapter 421, Florida Statutes. PCHA is subject to all State, County and City ordinances
and regulations. PCHA's mission is to provide quality, affordable housing and improve
the lives of residents.
Background
PCHA provides health insurance benefits and related ancillary products to its employees
and their families. PCHA currently has approximately eighty-one (81) employees enrolled
in the benefits plan. PCHA provides the following options for its employees and their
families:
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life (including basic, supplemental, accidental death and dismemberment, long-
term and short-term disability)
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Supplemental Plans (Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness)
• Pet Insurance
• Beyond Med
• 457B Retirement Plan
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.