University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Invitation for Bid: Provide Publication Fulfillment Services
Vendor: University of Chicago/Chicago Distribution Center
Change Order Amount: $400,000
University Press has increased the volume of services from CDC since another contracted provider, Integrated Books International (IBI), is now associated with them. As a result, payments to IBI have/will decrease under award 1JWS1708. University Press is now able to do all print on demand at CDC which saves the shipping costs, University Press is also able to do all their replenishment the same way. Utilizing the print on demand services University Press is able to reduce their overall print runs which saves on inventory and storage costs.
The buyer for this procurement is now Jay Simpson , (217) 265-0434.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Geno Marchizza.
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: University of Chicago/Chicago Distribution Center
Amount: An estimated $579,276
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2021
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$1,158,552
Comments: This renewal has been reviewed in compliance with the BEP Act (30 ILCS 575); specifically the requirements regarding compliance with goals on the contract being renewed and reviewing goal levels on renewal as set forth in PA 100-391.
The buyer for this procurement is now Jay Simpson , (217) 265-0434.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Ashley Stewart.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
University of Chicago/Chicago Distribution CenterChicago, IL
- Amount: An estimated $868,914
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2019
- Renewals: 3 two-year
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Potential Future Renewals:
$1,737,828
Unsuccessful respondents (1)
Buyer for this procurement: Holly Highland, (217) 300-8258
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Stephen Rotello
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
This amendment is to extend the bid opening date to April 19, 2016 and to answer vendor questions.
This amendment is to extend the bid opening date to April 12, 2016.
This amendment is to answer vendor questions.
This amendment is to provide additional information regarding the commodity codes listed in the IFB document.
First published Monday, March 7, 2016
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 3:00 PM, Tuesday April 19, 2016:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is requesting bids on publication fulfillment, distribution, and warehousing services for the University of Illinois Press (UIP) book division. The required services include, but are not limited to warehousing, sales order processing, customer service, credit and collections, client billing, shipping, inventory management, data processing, and standard and custom reporting.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Stephen Rotello
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.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
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.
