Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative
Request for Proposal: Promotional Products
IPHEC is citing Section 4.2040 Cancellation of Solicitations; Rejection of Bids or Proposals; Section D), which states that the cancellation is due to the bid or proposal(s) is not responsive, that is, it does not conform in all material respects to the solicitation, including submission requirements. IPHEC intends to re-post this solicitation.
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 covered during and after the Pre-submission call
A Word version of the RFP has been requested and Posted.
Reminder, altering the RFP, in any way, may result in disqualification.
First published Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday March 10, 2022:
At the following address:
Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative
Attn Graham LaMontagne
1817 S. Neil St., Suite 212
M/C 364
Champaign, IL 61820
via Electronic Bidding
IPHEC is seeking proposals from qualified firms (Respondents) to provide open catalog of promotional products that can be imprinted using different processes, based on the product and the desired characteristics of the products, 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.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 8 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
