Eastern Illinois University
Bid #EIUMJT2703
Invitation for Bid: EIU Backup Utility Transformer
First published Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 12, 2026:
At the following address:
Procurement Services
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
Procurement Services
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
The Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University is seeking bids for electrical substation parts, including a transformer, circuit switcher, vacuum circuit breaker, and surge arrestors.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Matthew Thomas
600 Lincoln Avenue
1135 Old Main
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-5813
600 Lincoln Avenue
1135 Old Main
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-5813
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
There is a 1 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 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.
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.