Legislative Consulting Services

The State Universities Retirement System is seeking qualified vendors to provide Legislative Consulting Services under solicitation number 10-27-01, with proposals due by July 31, 2026. The goal is to secure expertise that will support the Director of Legislative and Stakeholder Relations and the Executive Director in advocating for SURS before elected officials, government staff, stakeholder groups, and coalitions across Illinois. This engagement will involve strategic advice and representation to advance the system’s interests in legislative and policy matters affecting pension and retirement programs for state university employees. Proposals must be submitted through the designated portal, and all work under this contract will be performed within the state of Illinois. The point of contact for inquiries is Shauna Clayborn, Procurement and DEI Officer, who can be reached via email or phone provided in the posting. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, and is being managed by the Procurement office of the Illinois State Universities Retirement System headquartered in Champaign. Contractors are expected to demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to deliver high-quality legislative advocacy services tailored to public retirement systems.