Governors State University
RFP #D1142TMS
Request for Proposal: Legal Services
Renewal Info
Published Thursday June 19, 2014
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Chapman & Cutler LLC
Amount: An amount not to exceed $300,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
none
Service/Product Changes: 
none
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: The Board of Trustees has approved the renewal, while the total value of the contract will not increase. Therefore the existing authority is for a total expenditure not to exceed $300,000 from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Change Order
Published Monday March 10, 2014
Vendor: Franczek Radelet P.C.
Change Order Amount: $40,000

The amount of the current contract is being increased to be an amount not to exceed $165,000, due to pending litigation.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Change Order
Published Thursday April 25, 2013
Vendor: Pugh, Jones, Johnson, Quandt PC
Change Order Amount: $0

The award to Pugh, Jones, Johnson Quandt PC has been canceled.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Change Order
Published Tuesday December 11, 2012
Vendor: Franczek Radelet P.C.
Change Order Amount: $50,000

The total amount of the contract is being increased to be an amount not to exceed $125,000, due to pending litigation.

This increase was approved by the University's Board of Trustees.

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Change Order
Published Monday December 12, 2011
Vendor: Laner Muchin Dumbrow et al
Change Order Amount: $150,000

As approved by the Board of Trustees, the contract for legal services with this firm is increased in the total amount not to exceed $400,000 for the initial contract period.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Tuesday September 6, 2011
Awarded to:
Vendor: Laner Muchin Dumbrow et al, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $250,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2014
Renewals:
1 two-year
Potential Future Renewals: $100,000
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 4
Comments:
This vendor award contained an error with regard to the one renewal period. In addition, the University Board of Trustees has approved an increase in the services to this firm.

This vendor's award corrects and replaces its award posted below on June 10, 2011. All other vendor awards posted are accurate, and remain in effect, as posted.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Friday June 10, 2011
Awarded to:
Vendor: Chapman & Cutler LLC, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $300,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2014
Renewals:
1 two-year
Vendor: Dunn, Willard, Arkell et al, Bloomington, IL
Amount: An estimated $60,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2014
Renewals:
1 two-year
Vendor: Franczek Radelet P.C., Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $75,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2014
Renewals:
1 two-year
Vendor: Laner Muchin Dombrow et al, Chicago, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2014
Renewals:
1 twenty-five-year
Vendor: Pugh, Jones, Johnson, Quandt PC, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $60,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2014
Renewals:
1 two-year
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 4
Comments:
This award is for potential use on an "as needed" basis, per area of expertise requested.

This award is subject to the approval of the University's Board of Trustees.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, April 1, 2011
Sealed proposals will be accepted at the address below until 1:00 PM, Tuesday April 26, 2011:

Purchasing Department
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60466

GSU has a need for various legal services, on an as needed basis, as defined in the specifications. This RFP will lead to multiple potential awards for legal services or retainer agreements on an "as needed" basis.

Specifications will be available for download by close of business on Monday, April 4, 2011.

For additional information, contact:
Tracy Sullivan
Phone: (708) 534-4990 Ext: 3018
FAX: (708) 235-3970
Submit 3 copies of the response as defined in the specifications. Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.

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.

Documents

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Specification Documents

  • D1142TMS.pdf (639 KB)
  • D1142TMSAmendment1.pdf (28 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • ResponseFromPPB-ChapmanandCutlerLLP06-19-14.pdf (440 KB)
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