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File #: DC-5416    Version: 1
Type: Consent Action Status: Passed
File created: 2/13/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/3/2026 Final action: 3/3/2026
Enactment date: 3/3/2026 Resolution #: 26-088
Title: Authorization To Amend Contract With Deloitte Consulting For Benefits Consulting Services In 2026
Sponsors: Human Resources
Attachments: 1. Deloitte 2026 Proposal
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action

TITLE
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Authorization To Amend Contract With Deloitte Consulting For Benefits Consulting Services In 2026
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize to amend the 2026 contract with Deloitte Consulting for benefits consulting services.

SUMMARY
Deloitte has been the County's benefits consultant for over 25 years and assists the County annually with things such as the development of required reports; providing financial analysis of paid claims experience; ongoing review of the third-party administrator accountability; and providing analysis and consultation in establishing each years renewal premiums.

In 2026, Deloitte assisted the County with issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to assess and select vendors to provide Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability plans for 2027. Deloitte will also provide consultation in the preparation of the GASB Actuarial Valuation Data which is a requirement every two years.

Deloitte's professional fees are based on an estimate of the actual time spent on the project and the billing rate of team members who perform the work not to exceed $136,000.

RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the contract with Deloitte for benefit consulting services from the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
This contract is funded by levy and is included in the 2026 Human Resources Department Budget.

? None ? Current budget ? Other
? Amendment Requested ? New FTE(s) requested

RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Deloitte Consulting has been the County's benefits consultant for over 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Deloitte assists the County annually with things such as the development of required reports; providing financial analysis of paid claims experience; ongoing review of the third-party administrator accountability; and providing analysis and consultation in establ...

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