University of Illinois System
PA RFP #9ASL2612
Professional and Artistic RFP: Outside Counsel for Healthcare and Life Sciences
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The attached "Addendum 2" is issued to provide answers to questions received.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, May 29, 2026
The attached "Addendum 1" is issued to provide answers to questions received.
First published Thursday, May 14, 2026
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 23, 2026:
At the following address:
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
via E-bidding
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, on behalf of the Office of University Counsel, seeks law firms to provide legal advice and related services to support its Healthcare and Life Sciences legal needs. The initial estimated term is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2032 with an option for one 4-year renewal term.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Andrea Lile
System Purchasing & Support Services
507 East Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-9312
System Purchasing & Support Services
507 East Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-9312
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Geno Marchizza
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.
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.
There is a 11 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
There is a 11 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.