Specs for FY27 LE PR.pdf

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FY27 Law Enforcement Public Relations Services
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27-569LETSB-LETSB-B-53552
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Illinois

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This is a specifications document for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board's FY27 Law Enforcement Public Relations Services contract. The State of Illinois is seeking a qualified public relations firm with demonstrated experience handling law enforcement press releases and information distribution across Illinois. The selected firm must be capable of consulting with staff in both the Springfield and Chicago areas and possess expertise in managing communications for law enforcement agencies at the state level. The contract requires the vendor to develop and execute a comprehensive public relations strategy that supports the Board's mission and objectives throughout the specified fiscal year.

The specifications document establishes the technical and operational requirements for service delivery, including the firm's qualifications, experience standards, and performance expectations. The document outlines the specific deliverables expected from the contractor, service level standards, and compliance requirements necessary to effectively support the Board's public relations and information distribution needs across the state. Additional details regarding contract term, pricing structure, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria are contained within the full specifications to guide potential bidders in preparing their proposals.

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Specifications:

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is seeking a qualified public relations firm with experience handling law enforcement press releases and information distribution across the State of Illinois and able to consult with staff in the Springfield and Chicago areas.

ILETSB is pursuing this procurement to secure specialized public relations expertise necessary to evaluate and support the complex world of law enforcement media. The services requested exceed the scope and capacity of existing public relations staff and are required to ensure the agency’s legal, financial, and regulatory interests are adequately protected throughout the process.

The selected vendor will provide public relations services related to, but not limited to, the following:

- Consult on the crafting of press releases and information related to law enforcement and state operational topics

- Review, edit, and revise materials for distribution to best utilize terms and tone associated with the law enforcement community.

- Distribute information and press releasees in various media formats to, including but not limited to, news articles, social media posts, televised news segments, photographic postings, and websites to media outlets, website hosts, non-governmental entities, and governmental agencies at the local, state, and federal levels

The vendor must have demonstrated experience in press releases crafted or edited that relate to law enforcement and state government operational topics, preferably representing public sector or governmental entities. The vendor must also be knowledgeable in applicable state and local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements governing law enforcement. The vendor must have experience creating media that highlights terms and tone specific to the law enforcement community. Samples of press releases, video releases, social media postings, and websites addressing law enforcement and governmental information at the local, state, and federal levels are highly encouraged to submit along with your bid.

Effective Dates:

The term of this contract will be from: 8/29/26, or the execution date of the contract, whichever occurs later, through 8/28/27.

Notes to Vendor:

• All quoted prices must be valid for 60 days from date of submission. All prices must include all charges.

• No price increases will be accepted. In the event of a price decrease, the agency is guaranteed to receive the lowest price.

• Agency reserves the right to reject all offers; to reject individual offers for failure to meet any requirement; to award by item, part or portion of an item, group of items, or total;

and to waive minor defects.

• Vendors are encouraged to register as a Small Business with the State of Illinois

• If you have questions about State of Illinois purchasing procedure, policy or payment please contact the agency using the information located below before placing your quote for consideration.

• Vendor may attach separate page(s) describing its bid.

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