RFPs & Contracting Opportunities

RFPs and Contracting Opportunities

Policies Relating to Contracting with LACERS

Overview

Firms/Individuals interested in contracting with LACERS must comply with applicable City and LACERS policies.  These policies include:

Requirements During the Competitive Proposal Process

  • Marketing Cessation Policy – This policy prohibits direct marketing to members of the Board or LACERS staff by potential candidates of contract awards during the competitive bid process.
  • Third-Party Marketing Compliance Policy – This policy requires disclosure of the identity of the third-party marketers and/or individuals by whom a firm is referred to LACERS, in order for a firm’s investment proposal to remain under consideration.  Firms will be required to indicate those third-party marketers and/or referring individuals that stand to receive fees or other considerations in the event that a contract with LACERS is eventually secured.
  • Contractor Disclosure Policy - This new policy would require LACERS Contractors to disclose all potential conflicts of interest issues that may occur after contracts are awarded, and/or during the period of engagement with LACERS.
    Contractor Disclosure Policy Reporting Form (fillable)- this is the official contractor disclosure form to be used by contractors for disclosure requirements purposes (New Disclosure, Bi-annual Disclosure and Annual Disclosure).
  • City Lobby Law – Any individual who directly communicates with a City official for the purpose of influencing “municipal legislation” (as defined in the ordinance) and who is compensated to spend 30 or more hours in any consecutive three-month period engaged in lobbying activities must register as a lobbyist with the City Ethics Commission.

Requirements upon Contracting with LACERS

  • Investment Policies (Investment-related contracts) – All Investment service providers must comply with LACERS General Investment Policies.
  • City Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Non-investment contracts) – The provisions contained within the document are required with every City contract. 
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Vision Plan Benefits RFP

Proposal Submittal Deadline: April 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. PST

LACERS is seeking proposals from qualified organizations with in-depth knowledge and expertise in providing self-insured vision benefits for LACERS’ eligible Retired Members, Survivors (e.g., surviving spouse/domestic partner), and Dependents.

A virtual conference will be held on March 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST to provide information regarding RFP/City requirements and answer questions from prospective proposers. A link to the conference will be sent to potential bidders who submit Exhibit A (“Intent to Bid…”) as directed in the RFP.

LACERS Vision RFP Table of Contents

LACERS Vision RFP

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Dental Plan Benefits RFP

Proposal Submittal Deadline: April 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. PST

LACERS is seeking proposals from qualified organizations with in-depth knowledge and expertise in providing fully insured and self-insured dental benefits for LACERS’ eligible Retired Members, Survivors (e.g., surviving spouse/domestic partner), and Dependents. The contract has a term limit of three years, and will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

A virtual conference will be held on March 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST to provide information regarding RFP/City requirements and answer questions from prospective proposers. A link to the conference will be sent to potential bidders who submit Exhibit A (“Intent to Bid…”) as directed in the RFP.

LACERS Dental RFP Table of Contents

LACERS Dental RFP

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Printing, Mailing, Website, Graphic Design, and Videography Services RFP

Proposal Submittal Deadline: April 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. PST

LACERS seeks to select a qualified firm or firms to provide printing, mailing, website, graphic design services, and/or videography in the production of the above-mentioned products and activities, on an as-needed basis. The contract has a term limit of three years, and will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

Printing, Mailing, Website, Graphic Design, and Videography Services RFP

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