Northern Illinois University
Invitation for Bid: Fresh Milk and Dairy Products
due to non-responsiveness to ILCS 575 - BEP Act.
First published Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday May 18, 2021:
At the following address:
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 107
DeKalb, IL 60115
via Electronic Bidding
This sealed bid is designed to select the distributor to furnish and deliver fresh milk and other dairy products, freight included, (F.O.B.) Northern Illinois University in accordance with referenced specifications for the initial term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, with three two-year renewals.
Prospective bidders are hereby notified (A) Pre-submission dial in conference call number, Section 1.5 and (B) Bid opening dial in number, Section 1.6 as contained in the bid document.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Derrick Risley
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
Dekalb, il 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1671
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Carla Carreno
There is a 20 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
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.