Northern Illinois University
RFP #PSCMJLL022026
Request for Proposal: EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
This solicitation will not be awarded
Published Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Proposals received were determined to be non-responsive. A non-award has been determined to be in the best interest of the University. The University does not expect to rebid for this service.
First published Friday, January 23, 2026
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 3, 2026:
At the following address:
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 107
DeKalb, IL 60115
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 107
DeKalb, IL 60115
via E-bidding
Northern Illinois University seeks proposals from qualified Vendors for the purchase of services for an employee recognition awards program. The University uses this program to honor and reward employees who have dedicated years of service with the University. The selected Vendor will provide University employees a variety of gifts with a selection process that adds to the intrinsic value of the recognition. The vendor will develop and implement a program that is professional, capable of providing high quality service awards along with consistent delivery of outstanding customer service.
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 107
Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1671
FAX: (815) 753-6800
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 107
Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1671
FAX: (815) 753-6800
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.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
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 a 15 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 2 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
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 a 15 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 2 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.