3. Managing a Request-for-Proposals for Service Providers
The Plan Advisor’s knowledge of the investment industry makes it the logical choice to manage a request for proposals (RFP) for other service providers, such as custodian or directed trustee. The Plan Advisor’s role in the RFP includes:- develop the questions contained in the RFP;
- identify qualified firms to receive the RFP;
- act as the institution’s main contact with all responding firms, which is essential when the institution wishes to remain anonymous in a “blind” RFP;
- analyze responses to the RFP;
- prepare and present a summary analysis of the responses;
- recommend a course of action to the institution; and
- facilitate the transition to the new service provider.
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