Public Higher Education Bulletin

Northern Illinois University

SoleSource #CAB155710

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Change Order

Published Tuesday August 29, 2017

Vendor: Blackboard, Inc.
Change Order Amount: -$22,889

Due to Blackboard, Inc. phasing out Mosaic software, this sole source has been reduced to reflect the change for the balance of the term.

The buyer for this procurement is now Norma Sutton, (815)753-6728.

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Margaret van Dijk.

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

Award Info Published Tuesday September 1, 2015

Awarded to:

Vendor: Blackboard, Inc., Washington, DC
Amount: $1,006,680

Terms:

An estimated start date of 8/9/2015 through 8/8/2018, 36 months

Renewals:

None

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

The hearing has been cancelled

Published Monday July 27, 2015

The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.

First published Thursday, July 9, 2015

The University awarded a contract for FY16 Blackboard, Inc. Software Licensing to Blackboard, Inc., Washington, DC, for $1,006,680.

FY16 Blackboard, Inc. Software Licensing, Support, and Maintenance.

The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration. Also falls in the category of software license, upgrade, or maintenance.

For additional information, contact:

Cindy Blanchard
Northern Illinois University
Office of Procurement Services
Lowden Hall, Room 107
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone: (815) 753-1674
FAX: (815) 753-6800

State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder

We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated.

The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate.

We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact.

Hearing Details

Date:

July 29, 2015

Time:

2:00 PM

Location:

Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street

Springfield, IL

If you cannot attend the meeting in-person at the primary location, you may attend via audio teleconference. Email or call the Hearing Contact for details.

Alternate Location(s):

James R. Thompson Center
Room 9-036
100 West Randolph

Chicago, IL

Hearing Contact:

Aaron M. Finder

Phone:(217) 720-7105

E-mail:Aaron.Finder@Illinois.gov

Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration

Registration Deadline:

July 24, 2015

Aaron M. Finder

Phone:(217) 558-3050

Fax:(217) 558-5407

E-mail:Aaron.Finder@Illinois.gov

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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