1. RFP Project Plan
April 9-April 23
April 18
March 19-21
March 22
March 26-April 9
April 9
April 23
May 7
RFP Sent to Market: Medical: United Healthcare, UMR (TPA), Meritain (TPA) Aetna, Humana, BCBS IL (incumbent), CIGNA
Ancillary: UNUM, Sun Life, Prudential, Met Life, Delta Dental, VSP, EyeMed
April 23 meeting to l address marketing update
Quotes arrive; consultant negotiates/firms quotes with carriers
Analysis of Quotes begin to ensure accuracy and analysis
Provider Disruption Reports Reviewed and Analyzed
Spreadsheeting Begins
Vendor Proposals DUE
Vendor Proposals Presented to CF Industries (extended meeting)
Consultant finalizes RFP Document
Census Documents prepared
BCBS IL prepares detailed Provider Listing (in progress)
Conference Calls and meetings with Vendors set to Discuss RFP Document, Back up Information
April 9 meeting with client: update on marketing process

2. 2013 RFP Project Plan-cont’d
July-September
May 7-May 16
May 17
May 21
June 28
July 1
May 17-May 24
May 28-May 31
GCG meets with Chosen Vendor to discuss Implementation Process
Contract Award Announcement
Follow up Questions Answered on Proposals; CF considers proposals
Implementation Underway
Notification of Finalists
GCG/CF Biweekly Meeting
Finalists Prepare Presentation/GCG schedules meetings calls with Vendors to ensure all points are covered
Finalist Interviews Scheduled