General Assembly Retirement System (gars) bids, RFPs and contracts
Springfield, Illinoisilsrs.illinois.gov/gars.html- Latest contract
- Oct 30, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Contracts
- 7
- 4 vendors
The 30-second brief
Administration & Finance leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Payroll and Pension and Professional Services.
Latest awards: GRS for GRS Scheduled to Present Pension Actuarial Reports (Oct 2026) and Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company for board Approves Actuarial Assumptions Review (Apr 2026).
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Vendors and contracts
Who General Assembly Retirement System (gars) buys from, taken from council records. 7 contracts with 4 vendors.
Questions about General Assembly Retirement System (gars)
How do I become an approved vendor for General Assembly Retirement System (gars)?
General Assembly Retirement System (gars) currently works with 4 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with General Assembly Retirement System (gars)?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Administration & Finance (1), Payroll and Pension (1), and Professional Services (1), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does General Assembly Retirement System (gars) publish RFPs?
General Assembly Retirement System (gars) publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at General Assembly Retirement System (gars)?
At General Assembly Retirement System (gars), purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does General Assembly Retirement System (gars) spend the most on?
Based on 3 tracked contracts, General Assembly Retirement System (gars) spends most on Administration & Finance (1), Payroll and Pension (1), and Professional Services (1). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are General Assembly Retirement System (gars)'s current vendors?
General Assembly Retirement System (gars) currently works with vendors including GRS, GABRIEL, ROEDER, SMITH & COMPANY, RVK, and MEKETA. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.