8082 - REQUEST FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES

The Board is attempting to identify a custodian that has the ability to:

 1.      Provide adequate safekeeping services
 2.      Settle securities transactions on time
 3.      Collect trust fund income when due
 4.      Provide adequate accounting services
 5.      Prepare useful, accurate, and timely investment reports
 6.      Provide adequate cash management services
 7.      Provide adequate administrative support
 8.      Calculate rate of return data accurately and timely
           9.      Lend securities profitably and safely
          10.     Provide all benefit payments and services
          11.     Provide all federal and state reporting for benefits paid
          12.     Provide all benefit accounting required
          13.     Provide all required services within reasonable fee levels
          14.     Provide accurate year-end financial statements. 

When responding to this Request for Proposal, the Board encourages you to describe the ways in which you believe your service capability is special or distinctive.