Investment Advisory Services for the City of Cheyenne

The City of Cheyenne is soliciting proposals under RFP 2-27 from SEC-registered investment advisory firms to actively manage an investment portfolio of approximately 100 million dollars. The selected firm will be responsible for executing securities purchases and sales, providing investment advice and reporting, and reviewing the City's investment policies and procedures. All activities must comply with the laws of the State of Wyoming and the City's Investment Policy Statement, prioritizing the safety and preservation of principal, maintenance of liquidity, competitive rates of return, and local community investment. The contract is structured as a professional services agreement with an initial four-year term and two optional one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted via a two-step process consisting of a technical proposal and a separate price proposal, with a final submission deadline of January 8, 2027. Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system where the lowest cost receives the maximum score for the cost criterion, and the City may conduct interviews to further evaluate qualifications. Required qualifications include proof of bonding up to 5 million dollars, submission of SEC Form ADV Parts 1 and 2, and documentation of cybersecurity and disaster recovery capabilities. Selected advisers must provide detailed monthly reports covering benchmark comparisons, sector allocation, and compliance summaries.