Request for Proposals 

ENTITLED: "Actuarial and Benefits Management Consulting (ABMC) Services"

Release Date: August 31, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 9, 2026 3:00 p.m. ET

All inquiries, questions, filings and submission of Proposals must be directed in writing to:

NYS Department of Civil Service
Attn: Office of Financial Administration,
Empire State Plaza, Swan Street Building – Core 1
Albany, New York 12239

E-mail: DCSprocurement@cs.ny.gov

Table of Contents  

Request for Proposals

Actuarial and Benefits Management Consulting (ABMC) Services

Appendix

APPENDIX A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts, dated June 2023

APPENDIX B - Standard Clauses for All Department Contracts, dated February 2025

APPENDIX C - Information Security Requirements, dated June 2025

APPENDIX C-AI - Standard Terms for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Purchases and Use of AI, dated July 2026

APPENDIX - D Insurance Requirements

Attachments

ATTACHMENT 1 - Offeror Affirmation of Understanding and Agreement

ATTACHMENT 2 - Procurement Lobbying Policy

ATTACHMENT 3 - Formal Offer Letter

ATTACHMENT 4 - Questions Template

ATTACHMENT 5 - NYS Department of Civil Service Debriefing Guidelines

ATTACHMENT 6 - Performance Guarantees

ATTACHMENT 7 - Offeror’s Certification Form

ATTACHMENT 8 - Non-Material Deviations Template

ATTACHMENT 9 - Key Subcontractors or Affiliates

ATTACHMENT 10 - Freedom of Information Law Request for Redaction Chart

ATTACHMENT 11 - NYS Consultant Services Contractor’s Planned Employment

ATTACHMENT 12 - Placeholder

ATTACHMENT 13 - Biographical Sketch Form

ATTACHMENT 14 - Glossary of Defined Terms

ATTACHMENT 15 - Project Abstract

ATTACHMENT 16 - Premium Rate Development, GASB, and Quarterly Analysis Reporting Proposed Costs Form

ATTACHMENT 17 - Ad Hoc Consulting Services Cost Form