Lacera - Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association - Ca - Agency Bids & RFPs

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is seeking proposals for a passive cash overlay investment manager. Interested firms must submit a letter of intent by June 27, 2025, and a completed proposal by July 30, 2025. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by July 11, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on various criteria, including organization, professional staff, investment philosophy, trading, operations, risk management, and performance. The selected firm will be required to comply with applicable California law and LACERA's investment policy statement. Information submitted will become LACERA's property and will not be returned. A quiet period is in effect from the date of issuance of this RFP until the selection of a respondent is completed.

LACERA is seeking a certified public accounting firm to audit its annual financial statements for five fiscal years (FY ****) with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The RFP details the required services, professional standards, reports, due dates, meetings, tentative timetable, requirements, instructions for RFP response, proposal deadline, format, content, evaluation process, legal matters (public records act, Ralph M. Brown Act), protecting LACERA data, and contract terms and conditions. The proposal deadline is June 25, 2025, 5:00 PM PST. Respondents must submit an electronic copy in PDF or Microsoft Word format of the original and redacted responses, if applicable. Additional information or clarifications may be requested.

LAcera is seeking proposals from qualified firms to join an internal audit pool for three years, with a two-year extension option. The pool will conduct assurance, advisory, and value-added engagements based on LAcera's internal audit plan. Important dates include RFP release (February 13, 2025), written questions due (February 21, 2025), LAcera's response to questions (February 28, 2025), intent to respond closing date (March 10, 2025), proposal submission due date (March 17, 2025), finalist interviews (estimated April 24, 2025), and selection notification (estimated April 25, 2025). Respondents must meet minimum qualifications, including experience in the requested specialty areas and key personnel qualifications. Responses must follow specific formatting requirements, including a cover letter, minimum qualifications certification, table of contents, fee schedule, and adherence to font sizes. A quiet period is in effect from the RFP issuance date until selection completion. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria including professional capability, staffing, experience of key personnel, diversity and inclusion efforts, and proposed agreement terms and price. LAcera reserves the right to cancel, modify, reject proposals, request additional information, and make multiple awards. The contract will be for three years, with a two-year extension option. The contract will include provisions for termination for convenience, default, or lack of funding. Information submitted is subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act. Respondents must indicate any portions they wish to be exempt from disclosure. Data protection and security requirements are also outlined.