University of Alberta - Request for Proposal - RFP 2026-0108 Multi-Year Endowment Optimization Review

Solicitation number AB-2026-05381

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/08/26 10:00 EDT


    Description
    The University manages a significant portfolio of endowments (charitable purpose trusts and endowments), which are stewarded primarily by the Office of Vice-President (External Relations) and distributed across various academic Faculties and University-wide service units. Over time, certain endowments have accumulated multiple years of unspent allocations due to restrictive operating terms, shifting academic programming, or evolving institutional needs. The University is seeking an external contractor with specialized financial and legal expertise in trust law and endowment management to conduct a comprehensive, risk-aware review of these underutilized endowments.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 7 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/09/28.

    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    University of Alberta
    Address
    116 Street & 85 Avenue
    Edmonton, CA-AB, T6G 2R3
    CA
    Contracting authority
    Jennifer OBrien
    Email
    jennifer.obrien@ualberta.ca
    Address
    116 Street & 85 Avenue
    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3
    Canada
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