Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.1 Prepare and distribute Request for Proposals (RFP’s) on behalf of the City (including but not limited to Third Party Administrator (TPA), Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Dental/Vision, Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness and Reinsurance). Prepare a consolidated evaluation of the responses with a summary memo for City Staff review, develop interview questions, schedule and conduct interviews, negotiate on behalf of the City for Best and Final offers and make vendor recommendations. 1.1.1 Prepare, review and update contracts and amendments between City and vendors; 1.1.2 Maintain vendor bid schedule; and 1.1.3 Coordinate implementation of new vendors with the City and supervise these and existing vendors in their provision of services to the Trust and City beneficiaries. 1.2 Develop a complete understanding of the City’s benefit programs, and their objectives for both the short and long term. It is intended that the broker be an interactive piece of this strategic planning process. 1.3 Prepare a consolidated monthly financial report incorporating all elements of the City/Trust’s operating expenses by self-funded benefit and include both fixed and variable (claims) costs, include a transmittal memo to Trustees and staff summarizing results achieved month and year to date. 1.3.1 Track the cumulative surplus and/or deficit position of the Trust. 1.4 Attend in Person the following meeting each plan year: 1.4.1 Minimum of two (2) Trust Meetings per year; 1.4.2 Attend in Person at least one (1) Budget Meeting a year; and 1.4.3 Others as requested by City Staff.