Governors State University
PA RFP #D2408LBS
Professional and Artistic RFP: Fundraising Campaign Consulting Services
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Amendment 2 contains the Questions and Answers for the RFP. No Questions were received.
This notice has been modified
Published Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Amendment 1 is the overview of the Non- Mandatory Pre-Submission Meeting on May 5, 2026, at 10:00 am. The presentation is also attached.
First published Thursday, April 30, 2026
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026:
At the following address:
Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Governors State University (GovState) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced fundraising consulting firms to provide comprehensive campaign consulting services for a $40 million fundraising campaign. The consultant will partner with University leadership, advancement staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to assess campaign readiness, define strategy, build infrastructure, and support the successful execution and completion of the campaign.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Janina Bardwell
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Phone: (708) 235-7443
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Phone: (708) 235-7443
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.
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 no BEP goal for this procurement.
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.
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 no BEP goal for this procurement.
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.