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Public Notices 2011

11-28-2011: Intent to Award Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Contract

On November 28, 2011, the Department of Personnel Administration announced its intent to award this contract (Request for Proposal 500-11-01). The contract period is February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014.
 
DPA intends to award this contract to:
Comprehensive Drug Testing, Inc. (CDT)
250 N. Golden Circle, Suite 210
Santa Ana, CA 92705
 

Questions

Please contact the Contract Management Unit if you have questions.
 
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
(916) 324-0519
 

Notice expires: December 5, 2011, at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time).

10-17-2011: Third Party Administrator for Savings Plus Program - RFP Release

DPA's Savings Plus Program has released a Request for Proposal (RFP 700-11-03).

About This RFP

The Department of Personnel Administration has issued this RFP to select a vendor to complement its current trustee/custodian and various other third party contractors which comprise the Savings Plus Program.
 
The deadline for response to this RFP is January 4, 2012 at 4:00 PM (PT).
 

How to Get the RFP Bid Package

To get the RFP bid package, please visit www.bidsync.com on or after October 17, 2011. Follow these instructions:
  • Select the "Bid Search" link
  • Type "700-11-03" in the "SEARCH" field box
  • Select "Bid Number"
  • Click the Search button 
If you don't have a username and password, you'll need to register. The instructions are on the Bidsync website.
 
If you can't download the RFP, please email the Contract Management Unit to request a hard copy.
 

If You Have Questions

You must submit all questions about the RFP in accordance with the instructions in the RFP.
 
DPA can't answer questions about the needed services or RFP process except as stated in the instructions in the RFP.
 
If you have further questions, you can email this information to the Contract Management Unit or mail them to us.
 
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258

Addendums

After we post the RFP, we'll post any addendums on both

Bidders List

If you wish to remain on this bidders list for future SPP RFP announcements, please send us the following.
  • Company Name
  • Address
  • City, State, ZIP Code
  • Contact Name
  • Title
  • Telephone Number
  • Fax Number
  • Email Address 
You can email this information to the Contract Management Unit or mail it to us.
 
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258

09-30-2011: Intent to Award - Six Investments for Savings Plus

On September 30, 2011, the Department of Personnel Administration announced its intent to award these contracts. The contract period is December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2016.
DPA intends to award contracts in the following categories to:

International Value Equity

Dimensional Fund Advisors
6300 Bee Cave Rd., Building One
Austin, TX 78746
Hansberger Global Investors, Inc.
401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1700
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

International Core Equity

Manning and Napier Advisors, Inc.
290 Woodcliff Dr.
Fairport, NY 14450

International Growth Equity

Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd
Carlton Square, 1 Greenside Row
Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3AN

International Small Capitalization Equity

Wellington Management Co., LLP
Two Embarcadero Ctr, Suite 1646
San Francisco, CA 94111

Mid Capitalization Value Equity

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.
300 Frank W Burr Blvd., 7th Floor
Teaneck, NJ 07666
WEDGE Capital Management, LLP
301 S College St., Suite 2920
San Francisco, CA 94104

Mid Capitalization Growth Equity

ING Investment Management
333 Bush St., Suite 2550
New York, NY 10169
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
230 Park Ave., 14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

Questions

Questions should be directed to Kathie Mullen, Contract Management Unit .
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
 
(916) 324-0519
 
Notice expires: October 7, 2011 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time).

​07-22-2011: Intent to Award Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Program

On July 22, 2011, the Department of Personnel Administration announced its intent to award this contract. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014.

DPA intends to award this contract to:

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
200 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10166

Questions

Please contact the Contract Management Unit if you have questions.
 
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
 
(916) 324-0519
 
Notice expires: July 29, 2011, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time).

​07-01-2011: Drug and Alcohol Testing Services for Benefits Program - RFP Release

The Department of Personnel Administration Benefits Division has released a Request for Proposal (RFP 500-11-01).

About This RFP

The Department of Personnel Administration is releasing this RFP to obtain proposals for drug and alcohol testing and Medical Review Officer services. These services will be provided to multiple departments in locations throughout the State of California.

The deadline for response to this RFP is September 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM (PT).

How to Get the RFP Bid Package

To get the RFP bid package, please visit www.bidsync.com on or after July 1, 2011. Follow these instructions:

  • Select the "Bid Search" link.
  • Type "500-11-01" in the "SEARCH" field box.
  • Select "Bid Number".
  • Click the Search button.

f you don't have a username and password, you'll need to register. The instructions are on the Bidsync website.

If you can't download the RFP, please e-mail the Contract Management Unit to request a copy.

If You Have Questions

You must submit all questions about the RFP in accordance with the instructions in the RFP.

DPA can't answer questions about the needed services or RFP process except as stated in the instructions in the RFP.

There is an optional bidder's conference scheduled for July 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM PST. Questions may be asked at that time; however no answer given at the time of the conference will be official until it is posted and distributed in writing.

Addendums

After we post the RFP, we'll post any addendums on both

If you have further questions, you can email this information to the Contract Management Unit or mail them to us.

Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258

06-01-2011: Six Investments for Savings Plus - RFP Release

DPA released a Request for Proposal (RFP 700-11-02) seeking bids for actively managed investments in these asset categories:

  • International Value Equity
  • International Core Equity
  • International Growth Equity
  • International Small Capitalization Equity
  • Mid-Capitalization Value Equity
  • Mid-Capitalization Growth Equity
The investments awarded through this RFP process will be used to replace and/or complement current investments for Savings Plus, the State of California's $8.2 billion defined contribution plan.

About This RFP

DPA will consider institutionally managed investment vehicles including separately managed accounts, commingled (trust) funds, low cost retail mutual funds, and institutional mutual funds that can operate in a daily-valued recordkeeping environment. The investments will be part of a separate account fund-of-fund structure.
 
Savings Plus currently offers its participants nineteen investment choices, which includes a brokerage account. Investment portfolio strategies are offered through fourteen separate accounts, six commingled trust funds, five mutual funds, one variable annuity, and three bank depository accounts.
 
DPA intends that the Agreement(s) resulting from this RFP will be effective November 1, 2011 (mid-capitalization equity strategies) and December 1, 2011 (international equity strategies) and will run for a five-year period with the option to extend the Agreement(s) for up to two additional one-year periods.
 

The deadline for response to this RFP is July 6, 2011 at 4:00 PM (PT).

How to Get the RFP Bid Package

To get the RFP bid package on or after June 1, 2011:
  • Visit www.bidsync.com
  • Type "700-11-02" in the "Title/Description" field box
  • Click on "Search Bids" 
Note: You must have a BidSync username and password to download the RFP. The BidSync website contains instructions to register and to obtain your username and password. If you're unable to download the RFP, email the Contract Management Unit to request an electronic copy.
 

If You Have Questions

There's no bidder's conference scheduled for this RFP. You must submit all questions about the RFP in accordance with the instructions in the RFP.
 

Addendums

If necessary, we'll post any addendums on both

Bidders List

If you'd like to be on the bidders list for future Savings Plus RFP announcements, send us your
 
Company Name
Address
City, State, ZIP Code
Contact Name
Title
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
 
You may email this information to the Contract Management Unit or mail it to:
 
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258

​05-20-2011: Six Investments for Savings Plus - Upcoming RFP

DPA will soon release a Request for Proposal (RFP 700-11-02) seeking bids for actively managed investments in these asset categories:
 
  • International Value Equity
  • International Core Equity
  • International Growth Equity
  • International Small Capitalization Equity
  • Mid-Capitalization Value Equity
  • Mid-Capitalization Growth Equity
 
The investments awarded through this RFP process will be used to replace and/or complement current investments for Savings Plus, the State of California's $8.2 billion defined contribution plan.
 

About This RFP

DPA will consider institutionally managed investment vehicles including separately managed accounts, commingled (trust) funds, low cost retail mutual funds, and institutional mutual funds that can operate in a daily-valued recordkeeping environment. The investments will be part of a separate account fund-of-fund structure.
 
Savings Plus currently offers its participants nineteen investment choices, which includes a brokerage account. Investment portfolio strategies are offered through fourteen separate accounts, six commingled trust funds, five mutual funds, one variable annuity, and three bank depository accounts.
 
DPA intends that the Agreement(s) resulting from this RFP will be effective November 1, 2011 (mid-capitalization equity strategies) and December 1, 2011 (international equity strategies) and will run for a five-year period with the option to extend the Agreement(s) for up to two additional one-year periods.
 
We plan to release this RFP on or about June 1, 2011.

How to Get the RFP Bid Package

To get the RFP bid package on or after June 1, 2011:
  • Visit www.bidsync.com
  • Type "700-11-02" in the "Title/Description" field box
  • Click on "Search Bids"
Note: You must have a Bidsync username and password to download the RFP. The BidSync website contains instructions to register and to obtain your username and password. If you're unable to download the RFP, email the Contract Management Unit to request an electronic copy.
 

If You Have Questions

Until DPA releases the RFP, we're unable to answer questions about the needed services or RFP process.
 
There's no bidder's conference scheduled for this RFP. You must submit all questions about the RFP in accordance with the instructions in the RFP.

Addendums

After we post the RFP, we'll post any addendums on both

Bidders List

If you'd like to be on the bidders list for future Savings Plus RFP announcements, send us your
 
Company Name
Address
City, State, ZIP Code
Contact Name
Title
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
 
You may email this information to the Contract Management Unit or mail it to:
 
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258

​04-19-2011: Intent to Award Substance Abuse Professional Services Contract

On April 19 2011, the Department of Personnel Administration announced its intent to award this contract (Request for Proposal 500-10-02). The contract period is July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013.

DPA intends to award this contract to:
SAP Referral Services, LLC
8831 Satyr Hill Road, Suite 107
Baltimore, MD 21234

Questions

Please contact the Contract Management Unit if you have questions.
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
 
(916) 324-0519
 
Notice expires: April 26, 2011, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time). 

​03-22-2011: Citizens Compensation Commission to meet April 14

View the agenda for the April 14, 2011 Citizens Compensation Commission meeting.

​03-14-2011: Merit Award Board Public Meeting set for March 29

  • Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 9 a.m.
  • Department of Personnel Administration
    1800 15th Street, Benefits Conference Room
    Sacramento, California 95811-6614

We invite the public to attend a meeting of the Merit Award Board. The Board will review employee suggestions and make their final recommendations to the Director of DPA.

If you have questions or wish to attend, please call Kari Ehrman, Merit Award Program Administrator, at (916) 324-0522.

​02-18-2011: Intent to Award Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Contract

On February 18, 2011, the Department of Personnel Administration announced its intent to award this contract (Request for Proposal 500-10-01). The contract period is July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013.
 
DPA intends to award this contract to:
Comprehensive Drug Testing, Inc. (CDT)
250 N. Golden Circle, Suite 210
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Questions

Please contact the Contract Management Unit if you have questions.
 
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
(916) 324-0519
 
Notice expires: February 28, 2011, at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time).

​01-31-2011: Intent to Award Dedicated Real Assets and TIPS (Investment) Contract

On January 31, 2011, the Department of Personnel Administration announced its intent to award these contracts (Request for Proposal 700-10-03). These are investment contracts for dedicated real assets and TIPS. The contract period is May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2016.

DPA intends to award these contracts to:

Dedicated Real Assets

AllianceBernstein, LP
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
 
Wellington Management Company, LLP
75 State Street
Boston, MA 02109

TIPS

Northern Trust Global Investments
50 S. LaSalle
Chicago, Il. 60603

Commodities

No award issued.

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

No award issued.

Questions

Please contact the Contract Management Unit if you have questions.
Department of Personnel Administration
Attention: Contract Management Unit
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
(916) 324-0519
 
Notice expires: February 4, 2011, at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
  Updated: 5/23/2016
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