About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Alabama Peace Officers’ Annuity & Benefit Fund requires investment management, consulting, and custodianship services for its portfolio, which holds approximately $45,000,000. Scope includes providing monthly valuations and performance reports, attending monthly board meetings, and managing a fixed income portfolio expected to exceed average annual returns of the government/credit index over a full market cycle. Bidders must be U.S. organizations registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and fully registered as a supplier in Alabama Buys. Additional qualifications include maintaining errors and omissions insurance and qualifying with the Alabama Secretary of State. Proposals are evaluated based on performance (20%), reporting (20%), advisory support (20%), cost structure (20%), and experience (20%). Questions must be emailed to [email protected] by November 2, 2026. Complete proposals containing required Exhibits A through D and a Disclosure Statement must be uploaded to Alabama Buys by 4:30 p.m. CT on November 16, 2026. The contract term runs from January 28, 2027, through September 30, 2028, with options for two one-year renewals. Managers will receive quarterly compensation in arrears based on fair market value.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Alabama Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund
Scope of work
- Investment management and consulting services
- Custodial services for the portfolio
- Monthly valuation and performance reporting
- Senior Portfolio Advisor attendance at monthly and called meetings
- Reporting of significant changes in corporate structure to the Board
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Services Offered | 20% |
| Cost Structure | 20% |
| Experience | 20% |
| Style of Investments (Product) | 20% |
| Senior Advisor's Commitment to In-Person Attendance and Reporting at Board Meetings | 20% |
Minimum qualifications
- Duly registered with the SEC pursuant to the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, as amended
- Qualified with the Secretary of State to conduct business in Alabama
- Senior Advisor assigned has at least 5 years direct experience performing described services
- Firm provides investment management services for Public Funds in excess of $300 million as of December 31, 2025
- Has managed diversified portfolios for at least 3 years as of December 31, 2025
- Holds all required authorizations, permits, licenses, and certifications under federal, state, or local law
- Fully registered as a supplier in Alabama Buys
- Maintains equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination company policy
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal letter
- Exhibit A, Proposal
- Exhibit B, Statement of Fees
- Exhibit C, Minimum Qualifications
- Exhibit D, Certificate of Compliance
- Disclosure Statement required by Section 41-16-80, et seq., Code of Alabama (1975)
Key dates
- Release Date
- October 26, 2026
- Questions due
- November 2, 2026
- Proposal Due Date
- November 16, 2026 by 4:30 p.m. CT
- Contract start
- January 28, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Alabama Buys
- Instructions
- Upload complete proposal to Alabama Buys by the submission deadline. Electronic submissions are preferred; physical submissions follow RFP Standard Terms and Conditions if electronic is not possible.
Contract details
- Term
- January 28, 2027, through September 30, 2028 (21 months), with the option of two 1-year renewal periods
- Insurance and bonding
- Errors and omissions insurance or comparable instrument to cover all negligent acts or omissions
