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553-RFP-1498-2025State & Local

Submission Closed02/21/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Solicitation # Doc3361616312

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SNOC26271023 - RFP - Investment Services

Solicitation # SNOC26271023

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Solicitation # UofSRFPCP-858934

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The Iowa Department of Administrative Services has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify and select multiple investment management firms capable of providing absolute return strategies. The primary objective of this solicitation is to evaluate current market offerings in absolute return investments and to establish contracts with firms that demonstrate expertise and effective strategies in this area. The contract awards are expected to range between five million and twenty million dollars, reflecting the scale and significance of the investment management services sought. The RFP was posted on January 10, 2025, with a response deadline set for February 21, 2025, and interested firms are encouraged to submit their proposals through the designated online portal. The solicitation is open to qualified firms and is managed by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, serving the State of Iowa. The contract aims to enhance the state's investment portfolio by incorporating absolute return strategies that seek to generate positive returns regardless of market conditions. For further details or inquiries, contact Justin Alliss via email. This initiative underscores Iowa’s commitment to diversifying and optimizing its investment management approach through competitive bidding and strategic partnerships.

General Info

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Iowa Department of Administrative Services

NAICS

523940 - Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Place of Performance

IA, USA

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NONE

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553-RFP-1498-2025 Absolute Return Strategies

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 10

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 21

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Submission Closed

02/21/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyIowa Department of Administrative Services

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Organization / AgencyIowa Department of Administrative Services

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Justin Alliss

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Full Description

The main purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to evaluate absolute return strategies currently offered in the marketplace, with the intent to hire several investment management firms (each