Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 06/25/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B5
ACTION:  Approve a one-year contract renewal with Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company 
for the purchase of life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, commuter/travel 
insurance, and for employee paid supplemental options.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost for this contract will not exceed $450,000. Sufficient funds will be 
appropriated in the Health Fund, Cost Center 4167 (Employees), for the anticipated expenditure in the 
upcoming fiscal year. The above spend amount includes the combined costs for coverage provided by 
the City and employees who elect supplemental coverage.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the contract renewal.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (T25-078-01) City Council awarded the contract on May 22, 2025 
for an initial one-year period with four, one-year renewal options.  This renewal is the first of four renewal 
options. This contract covers City provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment 
insurance, and commuter/travel insurance that allows for employee paid supplemental options.
Contractor Performance
City Staff evaluated the performance of the Contractor as follows:
Hartford Life & Accident
Criteria
Meets Contract
Requirements
Does Not Meet 
Contract 
Requirements 
Contract personnel are responsive, cooperative and 
available
X
The quality of products or services delivered
X
Timeliness of performance
X
Follow-up skills in resolving complaints brought to their 
attention
X
Promptness and accuracy of pricing on submitted 
invoices
X
Renewal Pricing
   
Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company has agreed to renew this contract with no increase in 
pricing.
ATTACHMENTS:  N/A
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Rebecca Strisko, Human Resources Director, (480) 350-8423
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Eric Kraenzle, Senior Procurement Officer