The WSIB seeks to add to the existing Pool of general investment consulting Contractors. As indicated above, the purpose of this RFQQ is to identify new Contractors that have certain expertise in private markets investment consulting services and/or risk scenario analysis. The WSIB wishes to ensure timely access to senior-level consultant expertise on these subjects across a diverse universe of investment issues for any funds for which the WSIB holds investment management responsibility, whether currently held or added in the future. Specific work will be assigned to a Contractor in a manner consistent with the terms of the Contracts and the PWR/PWO process described above. The scope of each assignment or project will depend upon the particular issue on which the WSIB requests consultant assistance and according to the needs of the various WSIB investment programs. While the WSIB is seeking specific expertise in awarding new Contracts through this RFQQ, all members of the Pool will be considered for all individual assignments or projects. In addition to providing services, Contractors may invite WSIB staff and Board members to participate in the Contractor’s Client Conferences and any and all other client conferences or similar educational activities provided by the Contractor and normally offered to similar clients, at no additional cost. Invitations are contingent upon a fee payment by the WSIB to a Contractor, pursuant to any PWO. The fee payable to the Contractor will cover the cost of such conferences or education activities, including but not limited to all registration fees, materials, lodging, conference meals and refreshments, to the extent such conferences or other similar education activities are provided without costs to other clients.
