Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
NORTH ADAMS CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES
The North Adams Retirement Board (hereinafter, “the Board”) is seeking an attorney or law firm with experience representing Massachusetts public retirement boards in all matters pertaining to the Massachusetts public employee retirement law, General Laws Chapter 32 and 840 Code of Massachusetts Regulations, as well as ancillary areas of law pertinent to public agencies, including the Massachusetts Public Records Law, the State Ethics Law, and the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. This request for proposals is subject to and will be conducted in compliance with General Laws Chapter 32, § 23B.
The Board oversees the North Adams Retirement System (hereinafter, “the System”), a Massachusetts governmental unit which administers the public pensions of active and retired employees and their beneficiaries of the City of North Adams, the North Adams Housing Authority, the North Adams Public Schools, the Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational School District, and the Hoosac Water Quality District. The Board manages approximately $100 million in System assets and employs a staff of two. The North Adams Retirement Office is located at 61 Main Street, Room 247, North Adams, MA 01247.
To be considered for selection, the attorney or law firm should possess knowledge and proficiency with General Laws Chapter 32 and 840 Code of Massachusetts Regulations, and with laws generally pertaining to public agencies and public employment. Attorneys should have experience with appeals filed with the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board and in all Massachusetts Courts.
The Request for Proposals will be available on Thursday, Jan. 22. Proposals must be received no later than Friday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. at the North Adams Retirement Office and via email. Late responses will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to cancel or reject in whole or in part any or all proposals in the best interest of the Retirement System.
Attorneys and law firms must submit a proposal to be considered. Requests for a copy of the RFP should be sent to:
Shawn Flynn, Administrator
North Adams Retirement System
Email: [email protected]