ID: RFP-20-26-01

The State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (SURS) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide Systematic Trend-Following Strategies. In an effort to enhance the portfolio, SURS is interested in complementary approaches to trend-following that incorporate additional markets (e.g., alternative trend) and/or faster models (e.g., short-term trend).

Document NameDatePages
Systematic Trend StrategiesJuly 3, 202532
Systematic Trend Strategies – Microsoft WordJuly 3, 202532
Appendix B – Diversity Disclosure – Microsoft ExcelJuly 3, 20252
Appendix E – Sustainability DisclosureJuly 3, 20251

Schedule

DescriptionDate
Quiet Period BeginsJuly 3, 2025
RFP IssuedJuly 3, 2025
Responder Questions DueJuly 10, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CT
Responses to QuestionsJuly 15, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CT
RFP Responses Due on or BeforeAugust 1, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CT
Evaluations & InterviewsSeptember – October 2025
Estimated Selection DateOctober – November 2025