RFP No. 27-0011 Public Employee Retirement Systems Pension and Benefit Trust Fund Investment Consult

The Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting proposals under RFP No. 27-0011 for professional investment consultant services to support the Public Employee Retirement Systems Pension and Benefit Trust Fund. This annual contract, intended to run for five years from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2032, covers the Major Disability Income, Death Benefit, General Government, and Public Safety plans. The selected consultant will provide comprehensive consulting, custodial, and fiduciary services, including monthly asset allocation analysis, market projections, manager selection and due diligence, and board support such as creating orientation packages and providing training to meet O.C.G.A.§47-1-17 requirements. Additionally, the consultant must coordinate with actuaries, assist with government surveys, and handle paperwork for class action suits while adhering to ERISA and CFA Institute professional standards. Proposals will be evaluated based on the most advantageous terms to the City, with scores averaged and ranked by an evaluation committee. Applicants must submit a single PDF file via the OpenBids portal by the December 9, 2026, deadline. Required documentation includes a transmittal letter, E-Verify affidavit, conflict of interest affidavit, business license, W-9, and resumes for key account executives. The contract mandates strict adherence to the Procurement Ordinance of Columbus, Georgia, and various federal non-discrimination and labor laws. Standard payment terms are net 30 days, and the proposal must remain binding for at least 180 days from the submission date.