Public Higher Education Bulletin

Northeastern Illinois University

Bid #2014ELEC

Invitation for Bid: Purchase of Electricity

Change Order

Published Thursday June 27, 2019

Vendor: Integrys Energy Services, Inc.
Change Order Amount: $250,000

Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) purchases electricity for the various University locations. Based on historical usage, NEIU estimated its annual usage at $1,500,000. An increase in the estimated usage of electricity by approximately 5% and an approximate 10% increase in costs resulted in the need for a $250,000 increase to the FY19 purchase order. The new PO amount will be $1,715,000.00. (Note: Dollar amount of increase in the Bulletin will show as $215,000. Bulletin award amount is $1,500,000 however, the Purchase Order was opened for $1,465,000 which leaves a balance of $35,000. An additional $250,000 will be added to the original PO amount ($35,000 + $215,000) in order to pay the additional electricity charges.

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

Renewal Info

Published Thursday February 1, 2018

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: Integrys Energy Services, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,500,000
Renewal: 3rd of 3, 7/1/2018 through 6/30/2019

Pricing Changes:

None

Service/Product Changes:

Effective September 1, 2017, Constellation Energy Services, Inc. merged into its affiliate, Constellation New Energy, Inc.

Potential Future Renewals: None

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

Renewal Info

Published Tuesday April 25, 2017

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: Integrys Energy Services, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,500,000
Renewal: 2nd of 3, 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2018

Pricing Changes:

None

Service/Product Changes:

None

Potential Future Renewals: $1,500,000

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Nicole Krneta Rogers.

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

Renewal Info

Published Thursday June 16, 2016

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: Integrys Energy Services, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,500,000
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2017

Pricing Changes:

None

Service/Product Changes:

Effective April 1, 2015 Integrys Energy Services, Inc. became part of the Exelon family and changed its name to Constellation Energy Services, Inc.

Potential Future Renewals: $3,000,000

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Nicole Krneta Rogers.

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

Award Info Published Wednesday May 21, 2014

Awarded to:

Vendor: Integrys Energy Services, Inc., De Pere, WI
Amount: An estimated $1,375,000

Terms:

An estimated start date of 6/6/2014 through 6/30/2016

Renewals:

3 one-year

Potential Future Renewals: $4,500,000

Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 1

Comments:

There was a 0% BEP goal

One bidder was deemed non-responsive due to failure to register with the State Board of Elections prior to bid opening

Utilities: Basis of low bid evaluation - Total Bid Value - Sum of fixed accounts based on May 14, 2014 ComEd market opening prices, plus fixed retail service adder (only) of the main campus for the duration of the two-year contract period.

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 May 7, 2014

Addendum #1 provides answers to questions received prior to the 12 noon Q & A deadline.

First published Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Sealed bids will be accepted below until 11:00 AM, Thursday May 15, 2014:

At the following address:
Purchasing Department
Building C, 4th Floor
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699

Northeastern Illinois University is requesting bids from responsible, certified Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers (ARES) or as an Illinois Public Utility (collectively "Retail Electric Suppliers" or RES) firms (Vendors) to deliver electricity to Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) in Chicago, IL. The chosen Vendor will provide a competitive price and have a proven record of reliability and service.

All responses must include::

Submit one (1) original, two (2) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy as defined in the IFB
Sealed envelopes containing the bids must have the bid number and project title on the envelope

For additional information, contact:

Rosalinda Castillo
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
Phone: (773) 442-5301
FAX: (773) 442-5314

State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter

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. 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. 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.

Bulletin Navigation

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