The Boston Retirement System (the “System”) is soliciting proposals from investment management firms to manage a real estate mandate for the System's $7.4 billion, defined benefit, pension fund. This search will focus on real estate debt, opportunistic, and value-add funds only. The System plans to commit approximately $90 million to real estate strategies. To qualify for this search, candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. Candidates must have familiarity with and agree to comply with Massachusetts G.L. Chapter 32 and Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011. Additionally, candidates must have familiarity and agree to comply with the reporting and investment guidelines administered by PERAC. 2. Candidates must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or with the Secretary of State where the firm is domiciled. 3. Candidates must be raising a closed-end, private real estate fund. Evergreen and open-end structures will not be considered. 4. Preference will be given to candidates that have raised at least two prior funds for the proposed strategy, however, this is subject to the Board’s discretion. 5. The final close date of the proposed fund must be no earlier than November 30, 2025. 6. It is preferred that the proposed fund is raising at least $250 million, however, lower amounts may be considered at the Board’s discretion.
