Western Illinois University
Request for Proposal: Grant Consulting Services
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: McAllister Quinn, LLC.
Amount: An estimated $216,000
Renewal: 1st & 2nd of 3, 9/1/2022 through 8/31/2024
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$45,000
Comments: Actual initial term was 9/1/20-8/31/22.
The buyer for this procurement is now Lora Lidaywa , (309) 298-1819.
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.
McAllister Quinn, LLC.Washington, DC
- Amount: An amount not to exceed $216,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 8/18/2020 through 8/17/2022
- Renewals: 3 one-year
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Potential Future Renewals:
$261,000
Unsuccessful respondents (0)
Buyer for this procurement: Shannon Reed, (309) 298-1819
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: John Donato
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Constance Ratliff
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Addendum 4 issued to clarify Section 2.1.1.4 evaluation points with detailed breakdown.
Addendum 3 is issued to extend the due date as stated in Section 1.7 (1.7.1/1.7.2) to a revised due date of Friday, July 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM CST. This extension is to allow additional time for BEP/VOSB good faith efforts.
Addendum 2 is issued to confirm Section 1.7 of the Request for Proposal to remain as is with hardcopies mailed or delivered.
Addendum 1 is issued to answer questions submitted after the Pre-Submission Conference Call held on July 7, 2020. Also attached is the sign-in list from the non-mandatory Pre-Submission Conference Call.
First published Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Friday July 17, 2020:
At the following address:
227 Sherman Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
The University invites proposals from contractors to provide grant consulting services to increase the number of major grant submissions and to enhance the preparation and competitiveness of grants submitted for external funding.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Shannon Reed
227 Sherman Hall
1 University Circle
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-1819
FAX: (309) 298-1927
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
Submit 2 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.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 20 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 10 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
