Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of Vermont is interested in obtaining bids to meet the following business need(s): A Contractor to provide services to launch and administer a multiple employer plan for those Vermont-based employers that meet the requirements outlined above and perform all services in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, and regulations. As the first of its kind, the State is seeking to retain a Contractor to partner with the Office of the State Treasurer and the Board to launch and administer the Program. The State is looking for a firm with the ability to set-up, implement and provide ongoing administration, as more fully described below. Respondents are requested to provide their recommendations for a service model that will accomplish the Program’s objectives while offering access to competitive retirement administration and appropriate investment options. Respondents are also asked to identify any of the services listed below that they are unable or unwilling to provide as part of their response.