Public Higher Education Bulletin

Eastern Illinois University

Bid #CD2020EIU

Invitation for Bid: Two Shuttle Busses

Change Order

Published Thursday May 19, 2022

Vendor: Southern Bus Mobility
Change Order Amount: $32,150
The University recently utilized the College Student Personnel program to do a review of the need for the shuttle bus program. The preliminary results indicate a change to the future of the shuttle bus program. At this time, the lead time for new shuttle shuttle buses is currently 12 months due to volatile market conditions and computer chip shortages. It is in the best interest of the University to proceed with a 12 month extension for the amount of $32,150.00.

The buyer for this procurement is now Justin Richardson , (217) 581-7745.

The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Constance Ratliff.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Published Thursday May 21, 2020

Southern Bus MobilityBreese, IL

Amount: An amount not to exceed $64,859.32

Terms: An estimated start date of 11/1/2020 through 10/31/2022
Renewals: None

Unsuccessful respondents (2)

Buyer for this procurement: Connie Downey, (217) 581-7747

Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Ben Bagby

State purchasing officer for this procurement: Ben Bagby

Comments:
Winning Bid: Southern Bus Mobility, Breese IL, $64,859.32. Other bids received: Creative Bus Sales, Elkhart IN, $93,800.00; Central States Bus Sales, Inc., Fenton MO, $133,463.28. A bid was received from Midwest Transit, Kankakee IL but did not meet the bidding bus requirements, only an alternate was submitted.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

This notice has been modified

Published Wednesday April 15, 2020

Questions and answers, this along with the previous amendment are required documents. Be sure to sign and include in your bid submission.

This notice has been modified

Published Wednesday April 8, 2020

Attachment B containing sample graphics attached.

This notice has been modified

Published Tuesday April 7, 2020

The attached document lists specification modifications and clarifications. This document must be signed and returned with your bid.

First published Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday April 21, 2020:

At the following address:
Procurement, Disbursements & Contract Services
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099

Eastern Illinois University seeks bids for two new shuttle busses to be leased for a two year period.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Connie Downey
1135 Old Main
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
Phone: (217) 581-7747
FAX: (217) 581-6015

Purchasing Website

Chief Procurement Officer - Ben Bagby

State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff

There is no BEP goal for this procurement.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.

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.

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