Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected Benefits Consultant Firm must be independent of all potential vendor products that the vendor will be required to evaluate through the procurement process. The Firm will be asked to provide a wide array of services to the City. The selected Firm will be responsible for helping the City's plan administrators stay informed of any current or pending legal requirements which may impact the administration of the benefits program. Additionally, the City of Dallas is always exploring ways to mitigate trends through containment strategies without significantly impacting the integrity of the plan and looks to its Benefits Consultant Firm to provide ideas, recommendations and viable options.