PUBLIC NOTICE
Concord (MA) Retirement Board
Request for Proposals
Legal Services
The Concord (MA) Retirement Board (hereinafter, “the Board”) is seeking an attorney or law firm with experience representing Massachusetts public retirement boards in 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 and public employees, including the Massachusetts Public Records Law, Ethics Law, and the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. This request for proposals is subject to and will be conducted in compliance with G.L. c. 32, § 23B.
The Board oversees the Concord (MA) Retirement System (“the System”), a Massachusetts governmental unit which administers the public pensions of members and their beneficiaries of over 1,000 active and retired employees and their beneficiaries of the Town of Concord, Concord Housing Authority, Concord Public Schools, and Concord Carlisle Regional School District. The Board manages approximately $247 million in System assets and employes a staff of two in offices located at 2250 Main Street, Concord, Massachusetts 01742.
To be considered for selection, the attorney or law entity should possess knowledge and proficiency with General Laws Chapter 32 and 840 CMR, and with laws generally pertaining to public agencies and public employment. Attorneys should have experience with appeals filed with the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board, DALA, and in all Massachusetts Courts.
The Board reserves the right to cancel or reject in whole or part any or all proposals in the best interest of the Retirement System.
Attorneys and Law Firms must submit a proposal to Jill Hersey, Executive Director at jhersey@concordretirement.org to be considered. A copy of the RFP may be obtained from Jill Hersey, Executive Director, Concord Retirement System, at 2250 Main Street, Concord, Massachusetts 01742.
Proposal deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST. Late proposals will not be accepted.
| Date published: | October 30, 2025 |
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