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 Name | Date | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Systematic Trend Strategies | July 3, 2025 | 32 |
| Systematic Trend Strategies – Microsoft Word | July 3, 2025 | 32 |
| Appendix B – Diversity Disclosure – Microsoft Excel | July 3, 2025 | 2 |
| Appendix E – Sustainability Disclosure | July 3, 2025 | 1 |
| Question and Answer Document | July 14, 2025 | 3 |
Schedule
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Quiet Period Begins | July 3, 2025 |
| RFP Issued | July 3, 2025 |
| Responder Questions Due | July 10, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CT |
| Responses to Questions | July 15, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CT |
| RFP Responses Due on or Before | August 1, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CT |
| Evaluations & Interviews | September – October 2025 |
| Estimated Selection Date | October – November 2025 |