University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Invitation for Bid: Federal Tax Workbook Printing
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Premier Print Group
Amount: An estimated $118,309.34
Renewal: 2nd of 9, 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021
Pricing Changes:
3% increase
Service/Product Changes:
None.
Potential Future Renewals:
$709,856.06
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.
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: Premier Print Group
Amount: An estimated $100,506
Renewal: 1st of 9, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020
Pricing Changes:
The pricing will increase by 1.7%.
Service/Product Changes:
None.
Potential Future Renewals:
$804,044.07
Comments: The University has complied with Section 8(i)(a)(b) of the BEP Act.
The buyer for this procurement is now Jenna Montgomery, (217) 300-6467.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Premier Print Group, Champaign, IL
Amount: An estimated $85,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2018 through 6/30/2019
Renewals:
9 one-year
Potential Future Renewals:
$889,429.76
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Comments:
Premier Print Group submitted a Utilization Plan indicating that he contacted BEP registered vendors under NIGP codes 59068, 52530, 96686, and 96600 and was unable to find a party to work with.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Amendment #2 is to extend the bid opening date to December 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM CT.
Amendment #1 is to update the questions deadline in Section 1.4 of the IFB document to November 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM CT.
First published Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday December 12, 2017:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a vendor to furnish printing, binding, warehousing, and order fulfillment for the annual Federal Tax Workbook series for the University Tax school per the listed specifications. An optional Pre-Bid Meeting to discuss State Requirements will be held via Conference Call on November 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM CT. Please see section 1.5 for additional information. Preferences in favor of resident bidders, recycled supplies, and environmentally preferable supplies may apply. Please see section 2.2.3 of the IFB.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder
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.
