ID: RFP-65-26-01
SURS seeks External Fiduciary Counsel to provide legal advice and services related to fiduciary duties owed by SURS trustees and staff, including matters involving investments; application of the Illinois Pension Code and administrative procedures; state and federal tax issues pertaining to 401(a) and 457(b) plans; board governance; labor and employment matters; portfolio monitoring; case evaluation and litigation; domestic and foreign opt-in class actions; filing of claims in non-securities class action matters; and other non-specific fiduciary duties. The objective of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to establish one or more contracts for fiduciary counsel and back up fiduciary counsel to provide such legal advice and guidance to the SURS Board of Trustees and SURS staff as requested.
Responses due electronically via SURS OpenGov Procurement portal before 4:00 p.m. CT on July 31, 2026.
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