Basic American Foods, Walnut Creek, Calif., is searching for a...

Basic American Foods, Walnut Creek, Calif., is searching for a full-retainer consultant to conduct an asset allocation study for its $30 million defined benefit plan and $250 million 401(k) plan, said Sally Smedal, treasurer. It also will conduct an asset liability study for the defined benefit plan. No RFPs were issued; all proposals are being handled by Ms. Smedal and are due July 16. A decision is expected next month.