Title
Proposed Change Order No. 4 - Extension of Time Only SCN-0000189
Investment Advisor Services PFM Asset Management, LLC Contract Extension
Body
Agenda of: May 28, 2025
Item No.: 2025-142
Amount:
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: May 28, 2025
RE: Proposed Change Order No. 4
SCN-0000189
Investment Advisor Services
PFM Asset Management, LLC Contract Extension
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Nicolette N. Bateson, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), approves a contract extension for Contract No. GLWA-SCN-0000189 Proposed Change Order No. 4 "Investment Advisor Services" with PFM Asset Management LLC, for an increased duration of seven (7) months for a total contract duration of 73 months through January 2026; and authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has worked with an investment advisor since the stand-up of the organization to assist in the management of its investment portfolio. The use of a registered investment advisor has proven to be a cost effective and efficient approach to portfolio management. The investment advisor allows GLWA to have direct access to financial market data sources, technology and expertise while allowing the treasury team to focus on the development of cash flows, treasury internal controls, and process improvements. Using an investment advisor has helped GLWA to achieve higher portfolio returns, properly manage market risk and diversify portfolio holdings.
Pursuant to a competitive request for proposal process, staff was authorized by the Board on November 13, 2019 to enter into a contract with PFM Asset Management, LLC. The present contract, ...
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