University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
RFP #1DJL206
Request for Proposal: Outside Counsel for Health Care Advice
Renewal Info
Published Tuesday May 24, 2016
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 3 of 3, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2018
Pricing Changes: 
10% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Ice Miller LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 3 of 3, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2018
Pricing Changes: 
9% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 3 of 3, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2018
Pricing Changes: 
5% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Polsinelli Shughart PC
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 3 of 3, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2018
Pricing Changes: 
5% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Pugh Jones Johnson & Quandt PC
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 3 of 3, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2018
Pricing Changes: 
6% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 3 of 3, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2018
Pricing Changes: 
7% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: Note--Vendor is now Nixon Peabody LLP per change order below.
The buyer for this procurement is now Teri Merrell, (217) 244-3732.
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.
Change Order
Published Tuesday December 29, 2015
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Change Order Amount: $0

Ungaretti & Harris LLP was merged with Nixon Peabody LLP on February 1, 2015.
The buyer for this procurement is now Teri Merrell, (217) 244-3732.
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 May 18, 2015
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
9.8% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
8.8% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Ice Miller LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
10.3% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
6.3% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
3.1% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Polsinelli Shughart PC
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
5.5% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Pugh Jones Johnson & Quandt PC
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2016
Pricing Changes: 
1.4% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Comments: There was a clerical error in the renewal posting dated 5/29/14. Renewal 2 of 3 noted only a one year term. This posting is to revise the renewal period to a two-year term as stated in the solicitation document.
This renewal corrects and replaces the renewal posted below on May 29, 2014.
The buyer for this procurement is now Teri Merrell, (217) 244-3732.
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 May 29, 2014
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
9.8% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
8.8% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Ice Miller LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
10.3% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
6.3% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
3.1% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Polsinelli Shughart PC
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
5.5% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Pugh Jones Johnson & Quandt PC
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Renewal: 2 of 3, 7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015
Pricing Changes: 
1.4% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $240,000
The buyer for this procurement is now Teri Merrell, (217) 244-3732.
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.
Change Order
Published Tuesday September 11, 2012
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Change Order Amount: $2,000,000

The purpose of this notice is to report updated estimated contract spend for legal services billed at hourly rates. The contract was competitively bid and procured and the scope of services has not changed. The renewal contract amount was posted for the same estimated amount as was posted for the initial award. Actual expenditures were not known because they vary as a function of the number and type of legal issues that require the advice of various outside legal counsel. This change order amount represents the updated estimated spend for the entire two-year renewal term, and includes estimated legal fees and expenses for a significant matter.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Amanda Baylor.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Tuesday May 29, 2012
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Epstein Becker & Green PC
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Holland & Knight LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Ice Miller LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Polsinelli Shughart PC
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Pugh Jones Johnson & Quandt PC
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Renewal: 1 of 3, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2014
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $400,000
Comments: State Purchasing Officer: Amanda Baylor

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Monday January 31, 2011
Awarded to:
Vendor: Arnstein & Lehr LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Epstein Becker & Green PC, Washington, DC
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Holland & Knight LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Ice Miller LLP, Indianapolis, IN
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Polsinelli Shughart PC, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Pugh Jones Johnson & Quandt PC, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Vendor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $200,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Renewals:
3 two-year
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 9
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday July 8, 2010
The purpose of this Amendment 1 is to modify language in Appendix I, Paragraph 4, sub-paragraph 4.5.
First published Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Sealed proposals will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday July 13, 2010:

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

The University is seeking qualified firms to provide advice and services concerning health care law (excluding medical malpractice) to the Office of University Counsel in connection with the University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics and the health sciences colleges. It is the intention of the University to establish a list of pre-approved firms by awarding contracts to as many Proposers as necessary to ensure the University of Illinois Office of University Counsel maintains flexibility in procuring specialized expertise in healthcare-related general and transactional advice. There is no guarantee of minimum utilization or expenditure with any successful Proposer during the Contract period.

For additional information, contact:
Danny Lienard
Phone: (217) 333-0777
FAX: (217) 239-6877
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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