Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Providing a competitive benefit offering is critical to NEISD to attract and retain employees. Like any employer, NEISD wants to offer the best possible benefits at the lowest possible cost. NEISD’s strategic objectives include the following: • Continue to improve the overall quality and cost-effectiveness of the health care program • Enhance consumer engagement through additional employee education, communications and care management programs • Contract with vendors that can offer superior service to employees and the district A demonstration of the following abilities is required for successful proposals: • Deliver the highest quality benefit for members • Provide excellent customer service to improve organizational productivity • Apply highly efficient, economical administration practices through use of technology • Provide economical delivery of service