Illinois Procurement BulletinPublic Institutions of Higher Education
Illinois State University
SoleSource #SS26001

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Monday January 5, 2026

HighPoint Technology Solutions, Inc.Coral Gables, FL

  • Amount: An estimated $612,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 12/15/2025 through 12/14/2028, 36 months
  • Renewals: None

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.

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Friday, November 21, 2025
The University awarded a contract for HighPoint Technology Solutions, Inc. to HighPoint Technology Solutions, Inc., Coral Gables, FL, for an estimated $612,000.
The University seeks to purchase a degree audit/student success product to work seamlessly with our existing PeopleSoft Campus Solutions environment to improve the student experience. The University, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is HighPoint Technology Solutions, Inc. The University has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form. Although the University has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the University's need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the procurement is software license, upgrade or maintenance. This is the only product that embeds directly in PeopleSoft to pull the data in real time without any complex data maps, integrations or report processing. The system is really an extension of the PeopleSoft platform. By pursuing a multiyear agreement, the University also locks in more advantageous pricing and caps escalation.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Stacy Brown
Purchasing Office
Illinois State University at Uptown Crossing
1220 Campus Box
100 South Fell Avenue, Suite D
Normal, IL 61790-1220
Phone: (309) 438-1946
FAX: (309) 438-5555
Purchasing Website
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury

We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated.

The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate.

We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact.

Hearing Details

Date:
December 10, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov
Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration

Registration Deadline:
December 5, 2025
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

Documents

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Sole Source Justification

  • SS26001.pdf (734 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • SS26001Pt2.pdf (105 KB)
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