Retirement Plan Fiduciary Advisory and Consulting Services

The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority is seeking an independent consultant to assess and advise on its retirement savings plans, including fiduciary oversight, investment benchmarking, employee education, and governance recommendations.

Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority


General
Open (bidding)
Nov 24, 2026 01:00 AM
Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM
1 year 6 months base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
efuentes@sawpa.org
+19518400230
11615 Sterling Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Proposal, Attachment A - Cost Proposal
Description

The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority seeks an independent retirement plan consultant to assess its retirement savings programs, particularly its MissionSquare Governmental 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and CalPERS Deferred Compensation Program. The work includes reviewing plan structure, investments, participation, service providers, fees, fiduciary practices, and governance, then recommending improvements and best practices. The consultant will also develop and deliver employee engagement, education, and staff training; conduct workshops and financial wellness sessions; present findings to management and the governing commission; and provide a final implementation roadmap. Optional services include implementation support and ongoing fiduciary advisory services. Proposals must include a technical proposal and pricing information; the main proposal is limited to 15 pages, excluding resumes and the pricing exhibit.

Classification Codes
NAICS523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
PSCR547STUDY/ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL MGT
Smart Codes
retirement plan fiduciary consultinginvestment oversight benchmarkingemployee retirement education
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 20, 2026-RFP Issuance
Nov 04, 2026 01:00 AM-Deadline for Proposer Questions
Nov 10, 2026-Staff Responses to Questions Issued
Nov 24, 2026 01:00 AM-Proposals Due
Dec 1, 2026-Proposer Interviews (if conducted) (optional)
Interviews, if conducted, are scheduled during December 1–5, 2026.
Jan 1, 2027-Commission Approval of Award
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Attachment BOct 20, 2026 04:49 PM
RFP RETIREMENT PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISORY AND CONSULTING SERVICESOct 21, 2026 09:58 AM
Attachment AOct 21, 2026 09:58 AM
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