University of Illinois System
RFP #9ASL2611

Request for Proposal: Development Advisor

This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The attached "Addendum 5" is issued to provide a response to a vendor question received.

This addendum also changes the due date of responses for this request for proposal.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, April 3, 2026
The attached "Addendum 4" is issued to provide further information about the NIGP Codes listed for BEP/VBP compliance. At this time, to maintain the stated opening date/time, the University will not be considering additional inclusions in NIGP codes. Please see Addendum 4 for additional information.

This addendum does not change the due date nor time of this request for proposal.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, April 3, 2026
The attached "Addendum 3" is issued to provide a response to a vendor question received.

This addendum does not change the due date nor time of this request for proposal.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday, April 2, 2026
The attached "Addendum 2" is issued to provide responses to vendor questions received.

This addendum does not change the due date nor time of this request for proposal.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, March 13, 2026
The attached "Addendum 1" is issued to provide the Q&A from the pre-submission conference.
First published Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2026:
At the following address:
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 is seeking a qualified pool of vendors to provide real estate development advisory and consulting services in support of the University's real estate development strategies and project delivery, including public or private partnership programs and design-build programs. The initial term is anticipated to be May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028 with an option for two 2-year renewal terms.

There will be a pre-submission conference on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. Participation is not required however, it is strongly recommended. Further information is provided in Section 1.2 of the solicitation document.

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
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Caleb Adams
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.

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Specification Documents

  • 9ASL2611Addendum1.pdf (698 KB)
  • 9ASL2611Addendum2.pdf (604 KB)
  • 9ASL2611Addendum3.pdf (640 KB)
  • 9ASL2611Addendum4.pdf (617 KB)
  • 9ASL2611Addendum5.pdf (647 KB)
  • 9ASL2611DevelopmentAdvisor.docx (245 KB)
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