University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
RFP #1DJL201
Request for Proposal: Provide Bond and/or Issuer’s Counsel Services
Renewal Info
Published Friday June 28, 2013
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Perkins Coie LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
Rates to increase by 4%
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: There is no guarantee of minimum utilization or expenditure during this renewal period.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now John Knittle.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Friday June 28, 2013
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
Rates to increase 3%
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Chapman and Cutler LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Miller, Canfield, Paddcok, and Stone, P.L.C.
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: There is no guarantee of minimum utilization or expenditure during this renewal period.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now John Knittle.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Monday June 24, 2013
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Burke Burns & Pinelli, Ltd.
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Freeborn & Peters LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Gonzalez, Saggio and Harlan, L.L.C.
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: There is no guarantee of minimum utilization or expenditure during this renewal period.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now John Knittle.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Thursday July 7, 2011
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Ice Miller LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/18/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $480,000
Vendor: Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C.
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/18/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $480,000

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Monday June 13, 2011
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Burke Burns & Pinelli, Ltd.
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Chapman and Cutler LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Freeborn & Peters LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Gonzalez, Saggio and Harlan, L.L.C.
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Miller, Canfield, Paddcok, and Stone, P.L.C.
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Perkins Coie LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award InfoPublished Monday June 7, 2010
Awarded to:
Vendor: Chapman and Cutler LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Miller, Canfield, Paddcok, and Stone, P.L.C., Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Ice Miller LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Freeborn & Peters LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Gonzalez, Saggio and Harlan, L.L.C., Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Burke Burns & Pinelli, Ltd., Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Vendor: Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C., Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $350,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011
Renewals:
2 twenty-four-month
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 7
Comments:
The winning vendors will be considered pre-qualified and with which the Office of Legal Counsel at the University of Illinois will transact business on an "as needed" basis. There is no guarantee of minimum utilization or expenditure during the contract period.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sealed proposals will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Thursday April 15, 2010:

Purchasing Division
616 E. Green Street, Suite 212, MC-364
Champaign, IL 61820

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois is seeking qualified firms to serve as bond and/or issuer’s counsel on the University’s anticipated financings over the next two to six years, as well as to possibly provide advice and services related to public finance matters at other times throughout the term. During the period of this engagement, the University anticipates issuing a combination of fixed and variable rate instruments, including variable rate demand bonds (VRDBs) or commercial paper, to complete the above financings. The objective of this RFP process is to select one or more firm(s) to serve as bond and/or issuer’s counsel on the financings and to provide advice and services related to public finance matters at other times throughout the term.

For additional information, contact:
Danny Lienard
Phone: (217) 333-0777
FAX: (217) 239-6869
Submit one (1) original and seven (7) 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. This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval. 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.

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Other Public Documents

  • 1DJL201.pdf (761 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • 1DJL201BurkeBurnsPinelliFY14COIapproval.pdf (318 KB)
  • 1DJL201ChapmanCutlerFY14COIapproval.pdf (492 KB)
  • 1DJL201DrinkerBiddleReathFY14COIapproval.pdf (485 KB)
  • 1DJL201FreebornPetersFY14COIapproval.pdf (451 KB)
  • 1DJL201KattenMuchinRosenmanFY14COIapproval.pdf (898 KB)
  • 1DJL201MillerCanfieldPaddockStoneFY14COIapproval.pdf (296 KB)
  • 1DJL201UngarettiHarrisFY14COIapproval.pdf (431 KB)
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