The Offeror shall be readily available to perform the following legal services, as requested by the City Manager and/or Fire Pension Board: • Advising the Board on compliance with all applicable federal laws including all qualification issues affecting employee benefits. • Advising the Board concerning drafting and compliance of plan documents, including State laws, rules, administrative policies, and procedures of the Plan administered by the Board. • Providing specific, written recommendations on amendments to statues, policies, and procedures to ensure the Plan is in full compliance with Internal Revenue Code qualification criteria and constitutional law. • Preparing and filing plan documents for IRS qualification. • Negotiating and drafting investment contracts, including contracts for alternative investments (e.g., private equity, real estate investments trusts and other alternative investment vehicles).
