Specifications include, but are not limited to: A benefits consulting firm who can offer creative, innovative approaches, with a proven track record, that allows the State to maintain quality benefits and contain or reduce costs. The selected consulting firm will perform a full range of benefit program services related to the acquisition, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of the State’s employee benefit package. The selected consulting firm shall provide services, including, but not limited to, the following: Analysis and Reporting Analyze existing coverage, identify, and develop cost-saving alternative benefit strategies and plans. Provide innovative approaches to benefit challenges facing the State and recommendations for benefit plan changes. Assist in the development of short and long-range goals and strategies, including making projections of potential savings. Provide analysis and recommendations based on utilization and performance reports, statistical and financial reports, and plan specific data.