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This is an Exhibit A Characteristics Template document supporting RFP270183 issued by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) State Insurance Fund (SIF) for Active U.S. Aggregate Core Plus Fixed Income Investment Management Services. The RFP seeks to contract with multiple U.S. Aggregate Core Plus Fixed Income Investment Managers to provide active management services for the fund's fixed income portfolio. Qualified suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and a successful track record managing Active U.S. Aggregate Core Plus Fixed Income Investment products. The template document serves as a standardized format for bidders to present their organizational characteristics and qualifications in response to the specific requirements outlined in Section 4.0 of the RFP. Detailed information regarding response procedures, timelines, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria are contained in the two primary RFP documents referenced in the opportunity description.

The document does not contain specific information regarding pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, incumbent contractors, set-asides, funding amounts, or other financial details. These elements are expected to be detailed in the primary RFP documentation that accompanies this template. Bidders should consult the full RFP package to obtain complete information regarding evaluation criteria, submission deadlines, award timelines, and all contractual terms and conditions governing this investment management services engagement.