- Burgher Gray LLPNew York, NYAn estimated $0
- Burke, Warren, McKay & Serritella, P.C.Chicago, ILAn estimated $0
- Golden Holley James LLPSavannah, GAAn estimated $0
- Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.CChicago, ILAn estimated $0
University of Illinois System
PA RFP #9ASL2404
Professional and Artistic RFP: Outside Counsel for Public Finance
Award Info Published Thursday April 25, 2024
Chapman & Cutler LLPChicago, IL
- Amount: An estimated $2,925,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: 1 five-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $2,925,000
- Reyes Kurson (subcontractor)BEP [16% / $0]
- CTM Legal Group (subcontractor)VBP [1% / $0]
Katten Muchin Roseman LLPChicago, IL
- Amount: An estimated $2,125,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: 1 five-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $2,125,000
- Charity & Associates (subcontractor)BEP [16% / $0]
- CTM Legal Group (subcontractor)VBP [1% / $0]
Nixon Peabody LLPChicago, IL
- Amount: An estimated $1,100,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: 1 five-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $1,100,000
- Golden Holley James LLP (subcontractor)BEP [16% / $0]
- CTM Legal Group (subcontractor)VBP [1% / $0]
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPCincinnati, OH
- Amount: An estimated $330,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: 1 five-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $330,000
- Reyes Kurson (subcontractor)BEP [16% / $0]
- CTM Legal Group (subcontractor)VBP [1% / $0]
Unsuccessful respondents (4)
Summary
Respondents
8 total
4 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. Vendors are shown below as the primary recipient with other awardees (secondary and tertiary) who may receive orders in the event the primary vendor is unable to provide the services. CATEGORY 1: BOND COUNSEL Primary Firm: Chapman & Cutler LLP, Secondary Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP, Tertiary Firm: Katten Muchin Roseman LLP, CATEGORY 2: ISSUER'S COUNSEL Primary Firm: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Secondary Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP, Tertiary Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, CATEGORY 3: GENERAL PUBLIC FINANCING Primary Firm: Chapman & Cutler LLP, Secondary Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP, Tertiary Firm: Katten Muchin Roseman LLP
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday, November 16, 2023
Addendum 2 is being published to provide responses to questions posed by potential respondents. This amendment does not change the due date of proposals.
This notice has been modified
Published Monday, November 13, 2023
Posting has been updated to allow for e-bidding.
This notice has been modified
Published Monday, October 30, 2023
Addendum 1 is being published to 1) provide a list of potential respondents that participated on the pre-submission conference call and 2) to provide responses to questions posed by potential respondents. This amendment does not change the due date of proposals.
First published Monday, October 23, 2023
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 30, 2023:
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 for Bond Counsel, Issuer's Counsel, and General Public Financing. The initial term is anticipated to be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 with an option for one (1) five-year renewal.
There will be a pre-submission conference on Thursday, October 26, 2023 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.
There will be a pre-submission conference on Thursday, October 26, 2023 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 16 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 16 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.