University of Illinois Springfield
Request for Proposal: advertising for the Chicago Area for UIS
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Marketing Support Inc.
Amount: An estimated $195,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 5/1/2018 through 4/30/2019
Pricing Changes:
+$2000 costs over previous term for services to be provided (advertising separate)
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
None
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Scott Kinsell.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Marketing Support Inc.
Amount: An estimated $190,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 5/1/2017 through 4/30/2018
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$200,000
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Aaron M. Finder.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Vendor: Marketing Support Inc.
Change Order Amount: $175,000
The award should have been for a total of $212,760, which includes $175,000 for advertising costs and $37,760 Vendor fee.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Aaron M. Finder.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Marketing Support Inc., Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $37,760
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2016 through 4/30/2017
Renewals:
2 one-year
Potential Future Renewals:
$76,000
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The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Aaron M. Finder.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Sealed proposals will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Thursday March 10, 2016:
Purchasing Department
BSB 106
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
The University of Illinois Springfield is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to work closely with the University in executing a comprehensive advertising plan that may include limited out-of-home media such as billboards or bus posters, but will focus on a digital advertising campaign in the Chicago area media markets in Kane, McHenry, Will and Lake counties.
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder
Submit 4 copies of the response as defined in the specifications. 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. Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable. There is a BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
