October 30, 2018, Dear Respondent: Attached is the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Quincy Retirement System’s search for an emerging markets equity manager. Thank you for your interest in our search. Please be aware of requirements of this RFP that are specific to Massachusetts Contributory Retirement Systems. The essential components of the RFP are as follows: Search Description General Information Instructions Search Evaluation Criteria Minimum Criteria Certification Exhibits: Mandatory Contractual Terms and Conditions under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011 Placement Agent Policy The solicitation does not commit the Board to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. We look forward to reviewing your proposal. Sincerely, Meketa Investment Group, Inc., on behalf of the Quincy Retirement System Emerging Markets Equity The Board Members of the Quincy Retirement System would be pleased to receive information regarding capabilities and experience in managing an emerging markets equity portfolio, as well as a proposal to offer this service to the System. Submitted strategies must have at least a year track record. Further, proposals must be for a commingled or mutual fund only. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. The Board intends to invest approximately $35 million. The funds shall be managed in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32 and Chapter 176, the regulations of the Massachusetts Division of Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, 840 CMR, and the Placement Agent Policy (available at
October 30, 2018, Dear Respondent: Attached is the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Quincy Retirement System’s search for an emerging markets equity manager. Thank you for your interest in our search. Please be aware of requirements of this RFP that are specific to Massachusetts Contributory Retirement Systems. The essential components of the RFP are as follows: Search Description General Information Instructions Search Evaluation Criteria Minimum Criteria Certification Exhibits: Mandatory Contractual Terms and Conditions under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011 Placement Agent Policy The solicitation does not commit the Board to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. We look forward to reviewing your proposal. Sincerely, Meketa Investment Group, Inc., on behalf of the Quincy Retirement System Emerging Markets Equity The Board Members of the Quincy Retirement System would be pleased to receive information regarding capabilities and experience in managing an emerging markets equity portfolio, as well as a proposal to offer this service to the System. Submitted strategies must have at least a track record. Further, proposals must be for a commingled or mutual fund only. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. The Board intends to invest approximately $35 million. The funds shall be managed in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32 and Chapter 176, the regulations of the Massachusetts Division of Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, 840 CMR, and the Placement Agent Policy (available at year
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