The Request for Proposal is part of a competitive procurement process which will facilitate a fair opportunity for qualified firms to offer their plans and services for consideration. The process of competitive negotiation being used should not be confused with competitive sealed bidding where goods and services can be precisely described and price is generally the determination factor. The competitive Request for Proposal will provide the City the flexibility to negotiate with firms to arrive at a mutually agreeable relationship, where price alone is not the major determination factor; however, price will be a priority factor. 1. Purpose: The City of Edmond is requesting proposals for submit proposals to provide one or more of the following services with an effective date of January 1, 2026 and continue through December 31, 2026. The City has the option to renew annually dependent on the prior-year’s performance and upon mutual agreement by both parties. Should there be a request for a rate increase for any year, the increase will have to be justified by appropriate documentation and be approved by the City. Aggregate & specific stop loss coverage