Northern Illinois University
Exemption #kal33029-1
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Renewal Info
Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Six Deg Inc, DBA Yellowdig
Amount: An estimated $75,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2029
Amount: An estimated $75,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2029
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
None
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Monday May 4, 2026
Six Deg Inc, DBA YellowdigPhiladelphia, PA
- Amount: An estimated $1
The dollar amount for initial term is contained on exemption notice kal33029
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2026
- Renewals: 1 three-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $75,000
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Monday, May 4, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Online Learning Platform.
This exemption notice modifies exemption notice #kal33029 to add one three-year renewal term effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Online Learning Platform, per agreement. Original Term: 3 Year 07/01/2023 Through 06/30/2026.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for periodicals, books, subscriptions, database licenses, and other publications procured for use by a university library or academic department, except for expenditures related to procuring textbooks for student use or materials for resale or rental. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(5)) This exemption notice modifies exemption notice #kal33029 to add one three-year renewal term effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Online Learning Platform, per agreement. Original Term: 3 Year 07/01/2023 Through 06/30/2026.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Kevin Lam
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 107
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone: (815) 753-1675
FAX: (815) 753-6800
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 107
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone: (815) 753-1675
FAX: (815) 753-6800
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.