Testimony Preparation & Legislative Communication Support

The contract requires the preparation of testimony, talking points, briefing materials, and presentations for SURS executives to deliver before legislative bodies and stakeholder groups. The work focuses on strategic legislative communication, ensuring that key messages regarding SURS operations, financial standing, and policy positions are clearly, accurately, and persuasively conveyed to policymakers and external audiences. The deliverables must be tailored to different audiences and contexts, reflecting a deep understanding of public pension systems and the political environment in Illinois. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541810, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services related to advertising, marketing, and public relations. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and is managed by the Illinois Procurement agency. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but the work is expected to support state-level legislative engagement. Contractors must demonstrate experience in high-stakes governmental communication and the ability to distill complex pension-related information into clear, actionable content for non-technical audiences.