Illinois Math and Science Academy
Request for Proposal: Professional Lobbyist Services
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Fletcher, O'Brien, Kasper & Nottage, P.C.
Amount: An estimated $92,000
Renewal: 4 of 4, 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
None
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Vendor: Fletcher, O'Brien, Kasper & Nottage, P.C.
Change Order Amount: $0
Due to retirement of two partners, the original name of firm has been changed to new name of Kasper & Nottage, P.C.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Fletcher, O'Brien, Kasper & Nottage, P.C.
Amount: $92,000
Renewal: 3 of 4, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$92,000
The buyer for this procurement is now Terry Michels, (630) 907-5036.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Fletcher, O'Brien, Kasper & Nottage, P.C.
Amount: $92,000
Renewal: 2nd of 4, 7/1/2018 through 6/30/2019
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$184,000
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Fletcher, O'Brien, Kasper & Nottage, P.C.
Amount: $92,000
Renewal: 1st of 4, 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2018
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$276,000
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Fletcher, O'Brien, Kasper & Nottage, P.C., Chicago, IL
Amount: $460,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2017
Renewals:
4 one-year
Potential Future Renewals:
$368,000
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 1
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
This addendum is issued to further define the original Request for Proposal (RFP) package for the above-referenced project, as issued on Tuesday February 9, 2016 and is now considered a part thereof. Vendors are instructed to read this entire package before attempting to complete the information required therein.
Addendum 2 attached - IMSA Response to Vendor Questions
This addendum is issued to further define the original Request for Proposal (RFP) package for the above-referenced project, as issued on Tuesday February 9, 2016 and is now considered a part thereof. Vendors are instructed to read this entire package before attempting to complete the information required therein.
First published Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 3:00 PM, Tuesday March 15, 2016:
At the following address:
Attn: Fiscal Office
1500 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506-1000
IMSA is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms and individuals to perform lobbying services before the state legislature and other policy arms of the Illinois state government. This service is necessary to develop, foster, and enhance state government and educational relationships for the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy.
IMSA requires professional lobbyist services to: regularly track and inform IMSA of legislation that will or may influence its operations so that IMSA is able to plan and respond appropriately; communicate on behalf of IMSA, especially in Springfield while the General Assembly is in session; identify questions that IMSA needs to address; facilitate communication between IMSA representatives, legislators, legislative staff and members of the executive branch; and advise IMSA on processes and procedures to address issues, achieve goals and demonstrate a strong return on investment.
IMPORTANT NOTE-- PLEASE READ: This is not the official record of all procurement actions relating to this contract, which was originally awarded through a formal solicitation process advertised on the Illinois Procurement Bulletin, not the Higher Education Bulletin. Only the notices relating to this contract published on or after September 28, 2017 were originally published on this Higher Education Bulletin. Information about the original award of this contract and renewals prior to September 28, 2017, if any, is provided solely to identify the contract that is being renewed. For official information about the original award and any earlier renewals, please refer to the Illinois Procurement Bulletin using solicitation number # 22037920.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Carla Carreno
Phone: (630) 907-5036
FAX: (630) 907-5976
State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter
There is no BEP goal for this procurement.
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.