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ASC Trust, LLC vs. Government of Guam Retirement Fund

Appeal Number: 
OPA-PA-23-005
Appeal Relative to: 
Plan Administration Services related to the Defined Contribution Retirement System (401(a) Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan and Welfare Benefit Plan
Appellant: 
ASC Trust, LLC

Purchasing Agency:

  • Government of Guam Retirement Fund
Appeal Received: 
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 1:45pm

Appeal Status:

  • Dismissed

Type of Appeal:

  • Decision on Protest of Method, Solicitation or Award
Procurement Record Due: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 5:00pm
Agency Report Due: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 5:00pm
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Order of Dismissal with Prejudice - November 25, 2024
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 order of dismissal with prejudice.pdf
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Stipulation to Dismiss - February 22, 2024
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 stipulation to dismiss.pdf
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Status Hearing - August 2, 2024
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Notice of Status Hearing - July 16, 2024
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 notice of status hearing.pdf
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Email thread regarding Continuance of OPA-PA-23-005 and OPA-PA-006 February 1, 2024 Motion Hearing - February 1, 2024
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org email thread regarding continuance of opa-pa-23-005 and opa-pa-006 ferbuary 2 2024 motion hearing.pdf
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Order After Hearing - December 21, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 order after hearing 0.pdf
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Motion Hearing Continuance - December 21, 2023
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Stipulation to Reschedule Merits Hearing and Related Deadlines - December 20, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 stipulation to reschedule merits hearing and related deadlines.pdf
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Motion Hearing - December 15, 2023
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Purchasing Agency's Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss - December 11, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 purchasing agencys reply memorandum in support of motion to dismiss.pdf
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Opposition to GGRF Motion to Dismiss - December 4, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 opposition to ggrf motion to dismiss.pdf
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Purchasing Agency's Motion to Dismiss Consolidated Appeals; Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss - November 27, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 purchasing agencys motion to dismiss consolidated appeals memorandum in support of motion to dismiss.pdf
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Purchasing Agency Response to Appellant's Comments on Agency Report - November 14, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 purchasing agency response to appellants comments on agency report.pdf
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Comments on Agency Report - November 9, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 comments on agency report 0.pdf
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Notice of Disclosure - October 27, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org 23-005 and 23-006 notice of disclosure.pdf
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Notice of Hearing RE Appellant's Appeal - October 27, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org 23-005 and 23-006 notice of hearing re appellants appeal.pdf
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Order Consolidating Appeals and Scheduling Order - October 27, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org 23-005 and 23-006 order consolidating appeals and scheduling order.pdf
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Stipulated Motion to Consolidate and Order Consolidating Appeals - October 27, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 and 23-006 stupulated motion to consolidate.pdf
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Pre-Hearing Conference - October 27, 2023
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Purchasing Agency Response to Appellant's Comments on Agency Report - October 19, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 purchasing agencys response to appellants comments on agency report.pdf
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Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference and Motion Filing Deadline - October 17, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 notice of pre-hearing conference and motion filing deadline.pdf
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Comments on Agency Report - October 16, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 comments on agency report 0.pdf
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Agency Report - October 5, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 agency report.pdf
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CD-ROMs Audio Visual recordings of Board of Trustees Meetings (email Jerrick Hernandez at jhernandez@guamopa.com to view) - September 28, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 procurement record tab 11 cd rom with audio visual recordings of board of trustees meetings 0.pdf
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Entry of Appearance (Joanne L. Grimes) - September 28, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 entry of appearance joanne l. grimes.pdf
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Declaration Regarding Court Action - September 28, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 declaration regarding court action.pdf
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Notice of Interested Parties - September 23, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 notice of interested parties.pdf
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Notice of Receipt of Appeal - September 21, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 notice of receipt of appeal.pdf
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Notice of Appeal - September 21, 2023
https://gwosa2.opaguam.org opa-pa-23-005 notice of appeal.pdf
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