Chicago State University
SoleSource #SS-2027-ITJMA-002

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Monday, July 27, 2026
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The University intends to award a contract for ERP System Modules to Ellucian Company LLC, Malvern, PA, for $3,481,412.
Ellucian Go and Automic Banner modules, along with maintenance for Ellucian Advance and Ellucian Banner Baseline ERP software. Also includes Advisory Services, Tech Support, TouchNet, and EMV Client.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the procurement is software license, upgrade or maintenance.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Janet Ali
Chicago State University
9501 South King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628-1598
E-Mail: jali@csu.edu
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:
July 29, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
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 Deadline:
July 24, 2026
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327

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

  • SS-2027-ITJMA-002.pdf (746 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • SS-2027-ITJMA-002Pt2.pdf (104 KB)
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