When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 22, 2026.

It was issued by The University Of Alabama System. The work is located in Alabama, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Institutional investment consulting firm with public sector or governmental client experience. Demonstrated expertise in retirement and deferred compensation plan oversight. Experience evaluating investment options, fees, and recordkeeper performance. Strong knowledge of federal and Alabama retirement, tax, and compliance regulations. Capability to support quarterly reviews, executive reporting, and participant communications. Firm with experienced fiduciary advisory professionals and ongoing regulatory monitoring services.

Investment Consulting and Monitoring Services (Due August 4, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Alabama, United StatesPosted: July 14th, 2026Deadline: August 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

An Alabama government authority is seeking an investment consulting firm to provide plan monitoring, investment advisory, recordkeeper oversight, and regulatory update services. The work includes quarterly reviews, compliance support, and senior management reporting.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be authorized to do business in the State of Alabama
Must be a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Must have Errors and Omissions insurance
Must be qualified and able to perform investment consulting and monitoring services
Must provide at least three references of clients for whom you currently provide similar investment consulting services
Must provide names and contact information for two former clients for whom your firm provided services within the past five years
Must provide a copy of the company's most recent Annual Report
Must certify that no outside or additional compensation or revenue from investment managers, custodians, brokerage firms, trusts, or commission recapture firms will be accepted

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposal: July 13th, 2026

Respondent Question Submission Deadline: July 22nd, 2026

Responses to Questions Posted: July 24th, 2026

Response to RFP Due: August 3rd, 2026

RFP Committee selection of finalists: August 10th, 2026

RFP Committee Respondent Interviews: August 17th, 2026, through August 28th, 2026

Recommendation by Benefits Committee to CFOs: September 4th, 2026

Notification Respondents of Final Decision: September 11th, 2026

Contract Ready for Board Review: September 18th, 2026

University of Alabama Board of Trustees meeting/contract approval: November 6th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 22nd, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

The University Of Alabama System

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Alabama is seeking a vendor to provide investment consulting and monitoring services for its plans. The selected firm will support ongoing investment oversight and governance activities, including facilitating quarterly investment review meetings, conducting investment consulting due diligence, and advising on the selection and monitoring of investment options.

The scope also includes monitoring and negotiating fee structures with plan recordkeepers, advising on employee education strategy, and assisting with oversight of participant services, compliance, and reporting. The consultant will help evaluate services provided by plan recordkeepers, draft participant communications as needed, and provide updates on legal, regulatory, retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, and tax-related developments. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, presentations, and other deliverables for meetings and senior management.

Questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted by July 22, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 22, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The University Of Alabama System. The work is located in Alabama, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Institutional investment consulting firm with public sector or governmental client experience
Demonstrated expertise in retirement and deferred compensation plan oversight
Experience evaluating investment options, fees, and recordkeeper performance
Strong knowledge of federal and Alabama retirement, tax, and compliance regulations
Capability to support quarterly reviews, executive reporting, and participant communications
Firm with experienced fiduciary advisory professionals and ongoing regulatory monitoring services

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