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File #: 25-0904    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent - Open & Responsible Government Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/24/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/3/2025 Final action:
Title: Request approval to renew existing contracts - Finance Department, 19RFP524216C-BKJ, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator with Great-Westlife & Annuity Insurance Company ("Great-West") which operates primarily as Empower Retirement, LLC ("Empower") to provide plan administrative services for the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Contributions are 100% employee paid - no cost to the County. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1:RENEWAL AGREEMENT - 457(b) Plan 2026, 2. Exhibit 2:Vendor Performance Great-West Life
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Department

Finance

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

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Request approval to renew existing contracts - Finance Department, 19RFP524216C-BKJ,  457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator with Great-Westlife & Annuity Insurance Company ("Great-West") which operates primarily as Empower Retirement, LLC ("Empower") to provide plan administrative services for the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Contributions are 100% employee paid - no cost to the County.  This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain.  Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.  (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)  

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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Open and Responsible Government

 

Commission Districts Affected

All Districts                     

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District 2                     

District 3                     

District 4                     

District 5                     

District 6                     

 

Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background

 

Scope of Work: This request is to renew the existing contract to provide plan administrative services for the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

 

Community Impact: N/A

 

Department Recommendation: Recommend approval

 

Project Implications: N/A

 

Community Issues/Concerns: N/A

 

Department Issues/Concerns: N/A

 


Contract Modification:

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

19-1010

12/4/2019

No Cost

Name Change

21-0293

4/21/2021

No Cost

Renewal No. 1

24-0866

12/18/2024

No Cost

Renewal No. 2

 

 

No Cost

Total Revised Amount

 

 

No Cost

Contract & Compliance Information

Contract Value:                                           No cost to the County

 

Prime Vendor:                      Great-Westlife & Annuity Insurance Company ("Great-West") which operates primarily as Empower Retirement, LLC ("Empower")

Prime Status:                                           Non-Minority

Location:                                                                Springfield, MA

County:                                                                Hampden County

Prime Value:                                                                $No cost to the County Total Contract

 

Contract Value:                                          $ No cost to the County

Certified Value:                                          $-0

 

Exhibits Attached

Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement

Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation