RFR To Provide General Legal Services For the Massachusetts State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund

The Massachusetts State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund (SRBTF) Board is issuing a Request for Responses (RFR) to solicit qualified law firms to provide general legal services. The RFR seeks to establish a pre-qualified list of firms to advise the SRBTF Board, review OPEB Trust Fund investment applications, attend Board meetings, and provide other legal services as needed. Minimum qualifications, a detailed scope of services, and evaluation criteria are outlined in the RFR. Responses are due by August 27, 2024, with an anticipated selection date of September 17, 2024. The resulting contract will be for a term through December 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions. Firms must submit a cost proposal and responses to questions covering their qualifications and experience in areas such as organizational governance, board and subcommittee work, professional liability, government contracts, municipal finance, and working with governmental agencies. References and optional oral interviews may also be considered in the evaluation process.

The RFR does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFR does not specify an award value or budget range, but states that the SRBTF Board reserves the right to waive or modify any irregularities in the responses received.