Eastern Illinois University
Bid #BH123006

Invitation for Bid: Fuel and Gasoline

Renewal Info
Published Friday, April 3, 2026
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: South Central FS, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,500,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2031
Pricing Changes: 
None.
Service/Product Changes: 
None.
Potential Future Renewals: None
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
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 Thursday May 6, 2021

South Central FS, Inc.Effingham, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $1,500,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2026
  • Renewals: 1 five-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $1,500,000

Unsuccessful respondents (0)

Summary

Respondents

1 total

1 successful respondent

0 unsuccessful respondents

0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

Buyer for this procurement: Deb Smith, (217) 581-5599

Chief procurement officer for this procurement: John Donato

State purchasing officer for this procurement: Constance Ratliff

The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

First published Friday, March 12, 2021
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 30, 2021:
At the following address:
Procurement, Disbursements & Contract Services
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
The Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University is accepting bids to provide and deliver # 1 ULS dyed diesel fuel, DSLX ULS dyed diesel fuel, Fuel oil # 1 dyed and Regular 10% Ethanol Blended No Lead Gasoline, minimum 87 Octane. The fuel referred to in these specifications shall be delivered, by metered truck, to tanks located throughout campus.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Deb Smith
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-5599
FAX: (217) 581-6015
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
There is a 9 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 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.

Documents

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Specification Documents

  • BH123006FuelandGasolineIFB.docx (149 KB)

Waiver Document

  • BEPWaiverBH123006GasandFuelGreenSigned_.pdf (1 MB)

Bid Tabulation

  • BH123006BidTab.pdf (218 KB)
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