Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative
Request for Proposal: Shipping and Delivery Related Service
IPHEC received zero responses for IPHEC2203. Therefore, we are recommending to non-award IPHEC2203 citing 4.2040 a). Any solicitation shall be cancelled before or after opening when a university requests or when the SPO determines cancellation to be in the State's best interest. Any cancellation shall be justified in writing. Prior to an SPO cancelling a solicitation, the SPO shall consult with the university in reaching a determination of whether cancellation is in the university's best interest. Nothing shall compel the award of a contract.
Please see Addendum 2 for information about attending the virtual RFP opening. Attendance is NOT required.
Please review Addendum 1, which covers questions and answers.
First published Thursday, November 4, 2021
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday December 16, 2021:
At the following address:
Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative
1817 S. Neil St., Suite 212
Champaign, IL 61820
via Electronic Bidding
IPHEC is seeking proposals from qualified firms (Respondents) to provide express, air and ground small package delivery and transportation services on an as-needed basis.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Graham LaMontagne
Phone: (217) 300-6452
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Geno Marchizza
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
There is no BEP goal for this procurement.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
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.
