The purpose of the RFP is to provide prospective firms with essential information to enable them to prepare and submit proposals regarding a professional Health and Welfare Consultant. It is the intent of the RFP to identify the party most likely to successfully represent the Town and Board of Education in its desire to minimize rate increases for all insurances. The selected Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant shall identify (in a separate envelope submitted with the proposal) the base cost of services as provided under the Scope of Services and identify the cost impacts of the various options/alternatives itemized separately; fees for additional services clearly stated.