Ormsby Public Relations Consulting - FY27

The State of Illinois Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) awarded a contract to David Ormsby, Inc., a Chicago-based consulting firm, on August 17, 2026, for comprehensive public relations and communications consulting services. The contract, executed as an Open Market Small Purchase (PO2964), has a total value of $18,000 and covers the period from July 17, 2026, through June 30, 2027. David Ormsby, Inc. will serve as the sole service provider with no subcontractors utilized under this agreement.

The scope of services encompasses communications consulting activities including writing and editing of EEC public and internal documents, media spokesperson and media relations services, media training, crisis communications consulting, and legislative communications consulting. Services shall be delivered remotely or in-person as directed by the EEC's Executive Director, with an expected average of 7.5 hours of services per month. All work will be performed in Illinois under a firm monthly fee structure of $1,500, with no reimbursable expenses permitted. The contract permits a maximum total term of ten years inclusive of potential renewal terms or extensions.