SNOC26271023 - RFP - Investment Services

Snow College is soliciting proposals under solicitation number SNOC26271023 to engage a qualified financial institution for the investment, management, and custodial services of its Endowment and Foundation investment funds, currently valued at approximately 34 million dollars. The selected vendor will provide full-time, non-discretionary advisory services, which include developing and implementing investment strategies, providing breakeven analysis for security replacements, and delivering regular performance reports in compliance with GAAP and GASB fair-value reporting standards. The advisor is expected to meet with college administration and boards at least twice per year and must ensure all activities comply with federal laws, State of Utah regulations, and the policies of the Utah Board of Higher Education. The contract will be awarded based on the optimum value provided to the college. Evaluation focuses on research and investment decision-making processes, with vendors requiring a minimum score of 96 out of 160 points in the initial scope of work evaluation to qualify for an interview. Proposals must be submitted via the U3P portal by November 13, 2026, and must include a separate, sealed cost proposal to avoid disqualification. Required contractor obligations include maintaining commercial general liability, professional liability, and workers compensation insurance, as well as providing performance and payment bonds if project amounts exceed 50,000 dollars or prepayment terms exceed 5,000 dollars. As a governmental entity under the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah, Snow College requires strict adherence to non-discrimination laws and federal civil rights acts.