IMPORTANT NOTE-- PLEASE READ: This is not the official record of all procurement actions relating to this contract, which was originally awarded through a formal solicitation process advertised on the Illinois Procurement Bulletin, not the Higher Education Bulletin. Only the notices relating to this contract published on or after August 3, 2012 were originally published on this Higher Education Bulletin. Information about the original award of this contract and renewals prior to August 3, 2012, if any, is provided solely to identify the contract that is being renewed. For official information about the original award and any earlier renewals, please refer to the Illinois Procurement Bulletin using solicitation number #22022741.

IMSA needs professional lobbyists services to: regularly track and inform IMSA of legislation that will or might affect its operations so that we can plan and respond appropriately; communicate on behalf of IMSA, especially in Springfield while the General Assembly is in session; identify questions that IMSA needs to address; facilitate communication between IMSA representatives, legislators, legislative staff and members of the executive branch; and advise IMSA on processes and procedures we need to use to address issues, achieve goals and demonstrate a strong return on investment.