- Amundsen DavisChicago, ILAn estimated $0
- Grant Austin, LLCChicago, ILAn estimated $0
- Mayer Brown LLPChicago, ILAn estimated $0
- Zuber Lawler LLPChicago, ILAn estimated $0
University of Illinois System
PA RFP #9ASL2603
Professional and Artistic RFP: Outside Counsel for International Transactions
Award Info Published Wednesday February 18, 2026
Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPAColumbus, OH
- Amount: An estimated $12,900,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 3/1/2026 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: 1 six-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $12,900,000
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPChicago, IL
- Amount: An estimated $3,900,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 3/1/2026 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: 1 six-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $3,900,000
XL Law & Consulting P.A.Pembroke Pines, FL
- Amount: An estimated $15,200,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 3/1/2026 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: 1 six-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $15,200,000
Unsuccessful respondents (4)
Summary
Respondents
7 total
3 successful respondents
4 unsuccessful respondents
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
Buyer for this procurement: Andrea Lile, (217) 244-9312
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Geno Marchizza
Comments:
An award is being made to multiple firms in order to assure adequate service availability pursuant to 44 Ill. Adm. Code 4.2036(b), standard procurement rules. A primary and a secondary award is being offered for each subcategory. Vendors are shown below as the primary recipient along with secondary recipient who may receive orders in the event the primary vendor is unable to provide the services.
CATEGORY 1. International Corporate Law, Corporate Governance & Activities
South Asia/Southeast Asia - Primary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A., Secondary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA.
Central Asia/East Asia - Primary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A., Secondary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA.
Global/Other - Primary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A., Secondary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA.
CATEGORY 2. International Education/International Branch Campuses
South Asia/Southeast Asia - Primary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA., Secondary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Central Asia/East Asia - Primary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A., Secondary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA.
Global/Other -Primary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA., Secondary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A.
CATEGORY 3. International Employment & Tax
Global/Other - Primary Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Secondary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA.
CATEGORY 4. International Privacy & Security
South Asia/Southeast Asia - Primary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA., Secondary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Central Asia/East Asia - Primary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A., Secondary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA.
Europe - Primary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A., Secondary Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.
Latin America - Primary Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Secondary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Global/Other - Primary Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Secondary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A.
CATEGORY 5. General International Transactions
Global/Other - Primary Firm: XL Law & Consulting P.A., Secondary Firm: Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Monday, September 29, 2025
The attached "Addendum 3" is issued to provide answers to questions received as well as link updates. This addendum also changes the RFP due date to October 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The attached "Addendum 2" is issued to provide answers to questions received. This addendum does not change the due date of proposals.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday, September 4, 2025
The attached "Addendum 1" is issued to provide the Q&A from the pre-submission conference. This addendum also changes the RFP due date to September 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
First published Thursday, August 21, 2025
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025:
At the following address:
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
via E-bidding
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, on behalf of the Office of University Counsel, seeks law firms to provide legal advice and related services to meet its needs for legal services related to international transactions and activities. The initial term is anticipated to be November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029 with an option for one (1) six-year renewal.
There will be a pre-submission conference on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Participation is not required however, it is strongly recommended. Further information is provided in Section 1.2 of the solicitation document.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Andrea Lile
System Purchasing & Support Services
507 East Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-9312
System Purchasing & Support Services
507 East Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-9312
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Geno Marchizza
Submit 1 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 17 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 1 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 17 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 1 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.