Stanford University is seeking consulting services related to the fiduciary review of the investment funds it offers through its three retirement plans, the Stanford Contributory Retirement Plan (SCRP) – $5.8 billion, the Staff Retirement Annuity Plan (SRAP) – $268.1 million, and the Retiree Health Plan (RHP) – $213.8 million. Members of the Retirement Investment Committee (RPIC) serve as the fiduciaries for the plans.
RFP SUMMARY:
Organization Name: Stanford University
Mandate Size: $6,281,900,032 combined
eRFP Type: Investment Consultant, Traditional not OCIO
Account Type: Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit and VEBA Trust
RFP Method: Invite-only RFP, run through InHub’s eRFP Technology
Timeline:
8/3/2016 at 5:00 PM PST, Candidates accept/decline participation
8/22/2016 at 5:00 PM PST, Candidates submit proposals
9/9/2016 at 5:00 PM PST, Finalists Decision expected (Hire Date – TBD)
Additional Information:
Incumbent: Invited to re-bid, but not disclosing name.
Asset Allocation of Plan/Investment Managers: Not disclosed
Upcoming Investment Activity: Not disclosed
Additional Account Breakdown: The SCRP has two accounts, the Tax Deferred Account (TDA) and the Contributory Retirement Account (CRA). The SRAP is a noncontributory defined benefit plan covering certain collective bargaining, police, and staff employees. The RHP provides medical, mental health and dental benefits to certain retired employees of the University and their spouses and eligible dependents.
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