Northern Illinois University
Bid #PSCMJLL072026
Invitation for Bid: FRESH BREAD / BAKERY GOODS
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, August 7, 2026
Addendum #1 has been issued. This addendum contains vendor questions and University responses. This addendum must be signed and returned with your bid response.
First published Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026:
At the following address:
VIA E-BIDDING
ILLINOIS PROCUREMENT BULLETIN / HIGHER ED
DeKalb, IL 60115
VIA E-BIDDING
ILLINOIS PROCUREMENT BULLETIN / HIGHER ED
DeKalb, IL 60115
via E-bidding
FRESH BREAD AND BAKERY GOODS BID IS DESIGNED TO SELECT THE DISTRIBUTOR TO FURNISH AND DELIVER FRESH BREAD AND BAKERY GOODS, FREIGHT INCLUDED TO NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DEKALB CAMPUS. DISTRIBUTOR DELIVERY WILL BE TO EACH OF THE THREE UNIVERSITY UNITS. SERVICES DAYS ARE TO BE 5 DAYS PER WEEK, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. DELIVERY DAYS TBD. A LIST OF BREAD AND BAKERY PRODUCTS USED BY THE UNIVERSITY IS INCLUDED WITH THIS BID. THE INITIAL TERM OF THIS CONTRACT EXTENDS UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030, WITH FIVE POSSIBLE ONE-YEAR RENEWALS.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Jodi Leader
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
There is a 9 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.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
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.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
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.