Opportunity

Texas DIR/ESBD #TRS000694

TRS Seeks Independent Compensation Consultant Services

Posted

August 07, 2026

Respond By

September 08, 2026

Identifier

TRS000694

NAICS

541612

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is seeking an independent compensation consultant to advise its Board and executive management on compensation matters. - Government Buyer: - Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) - Procurement & Contracts division - Services Requested: - Independent compensation consulting services - Evaluation of market data, compensation structures, and performance plans for Board direct reports - Ongoing advisory services to Board members and executive management - Annual compensation reviews and reports - Assessments of performance pay plan design - Educational support on compensation strategies - Ad hoc reports and analyses as needed - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years' experience in compensation consulting for financial, investment, pension funds, or similar industries - Experience working with Boards of Trustees or comparable governing entities - Experience developing executive compensation strategies for large public pension, governmental, or non-profit organizations - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification required - Services primarily remote, with some on-site meetings in Austin, Texas - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is $725,000 - Contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals; no price escalation allowed for renewals

Description

This solicitation is for an independent compensation consultant to serve the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Board. The contractor will provide objective, third-party expertise including evaluation of market data, compensation structures, and performance plans for board direct reports. The consultant will also provide advisory services and compensation expertise to board members and TRS executive management. The contract term is three years with two one-year optional renewals, and the estimated contract value is $725,000. The solicitation requires respondents to have at least five years of relevant experience and dual CTCD/CTCM certification.

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