Information Technology and Audit Advisory Services

The State Universities Retirement System of Illinois, located in Champaign, Illinois, is seeking information technology and audit advisory services. The agency requires an enterprise license or subscription service to support its IT governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, cloud solutions, enterprise risk management, and internal audit modernization efforts. This procurement aims to provide the agency staff with continuous access to specialized research, expert consultations, and practical implementation tools to improve operational efficiency and risk management. The scope of work covers a comprehensive subscription service that includes regular access to experienced consultants, subject matter experts, and archived and current research materials. The selected vendor must provide executable tools, modifiable forms, templates, planning documents, and technology market research reports. Additionally, the agency requires access to vendor-sponsored conferences, seminars, workshops, and peer collaboration forums, with sufficient flexibility for multiple staff members to participate. The requested services must also feature a dedicated focus on internal audit functions. This includes providing resources for risk assessment strategies, audit programs, risk matrices, strategic planning, and compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards. The subscription must deliver metrics and analysis of technology markets, usage of information technology by government and industry, and bulletins on industry issues. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the performance of the work to take place both onsite and offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online platform. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this initiative. All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted no later than June 12, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the ability to meet all specified subscription, advisory, and internal audit requirements.