FY27 Law Enforcement Public Relations Services

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is requesting proposals for FY27 Law Enforcement Public Relations Services, with proposals due August 10, 2026. The scope requires a qualified public relations firm with demonstrated experience handling law enforcement press releases and information distribution across the State of Illinois and capable of consulting with staff in both the Springfield and Chicago areas.

The vendor must develop and execute a comprehensive public relations strategy supporting the Board's mission and objectives throughout the fiscal year. Vendors are required to comply with Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 26.2), which impose 34 distinct mandatory requirements covering legal eligibility, financial integrity, employment practices, regulatory compliance, collective bargaining obligations, drug-free workplace certification, equal employment opportunity compliance, IT accessibility standards, and restrictions on lobbying and political contributions. For contracts exceeding one year, contractors and subcontractors must provide annual certifications by January 1 of each fiscal year or provide detailed explanations of any inability to certify continued compliance. False statements or failure to comply may result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties. These certifications apply to all subcontractors and must be included in any subcontracts.

The specifications document, attached as part of the solicitation, establishes technical and operational requirements for service delivery, qualifications, experience standards, and performance expectations including specific deliverables and service-level standards. Standard Terms and Conditions govern insurance requirements, indemnification, record-keeping, confidentiality, termination, and dispute resolution. Contract term, pricing structure, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria are contained within the full specifications.