Alternative Asset Nondiscretionary Investment Consulting Services
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TIMELINE
Release of RFP by March 1st, 2026
Intent to Respond & Mandatory Qualifications due May 1st, 2026
Mandate Options Selection due May 1st, 2026
Questionnaire & Completed Proposals due May 15th, 2026
Finalist Interviews: June 15th – July 15th, 2026
Complete Internal Review and Scoring by August 15th, 2026
Recommendations Provided to Board: August or October Board Meeting
Contract Start Date TBD Depending on Board Approval and Successful Negotiations
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority located in Jackson, Mississippi seeks a vendor to provide nondiscretionary investment consulting services focused on alternative asset classes, particularly private market investment opportunities. The consultant will deliver high-quality, objective research, comprehensive market analysis, manager and strategy evaluation, performance attribution and benchmarking, risk analysis, as well as clear and timely written and oral reports.
Responsibilities include assisting the authority in developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for various alternative investment programs, supporting strategic planning and portfolio construction, conducting manager research, selection, monitoring, and termination processes, and providing educational and research materials for trustees and staff. The consultant will utilize portfolio management technology and software and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Board and staff, including asset-level benchmarking and fee analysis throughout investment manager relationships.
The contract is set for a five-year period, and questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by April 15, 2026.
Source attribution
This Settle Intelligence analysis is based on the issuing organization’s RFP listing.