Northern Illinois University
RFP #PSCMRM072026
Request for Proposal: Prairie Restoration
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Addendum #3 is confirming that bid submissions will only be accepted via E-bid method.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday, July 2, 2026
Addendum #2 provides a list of all questions submitted for this project and the University's response to those questions. A signed copy of this addendum is required to be returned with your solicitation response.
This notice has been modified
Published Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The due date for this RFP has been changed to July 20th, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT.
First published Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Monday, July 20, 2026:
At the following address:
Via E-bidding
Illinois Procurement Bulletin-Higher Education
DeKalb, IL 60115
Via E-bidding
Illinois Procurement Bulletin-Higher Education
DeKalb, IL 60115
via E-bidding
Northern Illinois University (NIU) requests proposals from qualified vendors to provide contracted services for ecological prairie restoration of approximately 45 acres located on our campus. The contracted services shall occur over five project phases including the assessment and planning of the existing site which includes outlining a plan for preparation, seed sowing, and maintenance, site design that illustrates the incorporation of trails, buffer zones and planting areas, implementation of the approved plan, three year maintenance of the implementation, and educational engagement sharing knowledge and experience of ecological prairie restoration.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Ryan Markham
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 109
Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1671
FAX: (815) 753-6800
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 109
Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1671
FAX: (815) 753-6800
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Eleanor Curcuro
Submit 1 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 30 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 3 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
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 30 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 3 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.