Illinois Math and Science Academy
Bid #IMSA022726
Invitation for Bid: Miscellaneous Contractual Services
This procurement has been cancelled
Published Thursday February 26, 2026
The Academy has determined that this invitation for bid requires revisions and clarifications. It is in all parties' best interests to cancel this solicitation at this time. The Academy will post a revised Invitation for Bid to secure the necessary services in the very near future.
First published Monday, February 2, 2026
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Friday, February 27, 2026:
At the following address:
Attn: Fiscal Office
1500 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506-1000
Attn: Fiscal Office
1500 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506-1000
via E-bidding
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy invites bids from qualified vendors for Miscellaneous Contractual Services required on an as needed basis by the Facilities Management team at the campus in Aurora, Illinois. This invitation for bid will result in multiple awards by category for contractual services.
Bids will be accepted only via e-bidding. Any prospective vendor MUST be registered through the Illinois Procurement Gateway with an active, unexpired certification.
Vendors MUST submit a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan demonstrating their ability to meet the 30% mandated BEP goal, or must provide sufficient documented evidence to support any claim for a waiver of the goal.
Vendors MUST submit a Veteran Business Program (VBP) Utilization Plan demonstrating their ability to meet the 3% mandated VBP goal, or must provide sufficient documented evidence to support any claim for a waiver of the goal.
Bids that do not comply with these requirements will be disqualified.
PLEASE NOTE: IMSA is classified as an institution of higher education in Illinois per State law for procurement purposes. Any reference to "university" instead of "academy" within these procurement documents is standardized language, but this solicitation is for IMSA specifically, not any other university in Illinois.
Bids will be accepted only via e-bidding. Any prospective vendor MUST be registered through the Illinois Procurement Gateway with an active, unexpired certification.
Vendors MUST submit a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan demonstrating their ability to meet the 30% mandated BEP goal, or must provide sufficient documented evidence to support any claim for a waiver of the goal.
Vendors MUST submit a Veteran Business Program (VBP) Utilization Plan demonstrating their ability to meet the 3% mandated VBP goal, or must provide sufficient documented evidence to support any claim for a waiver of the goal.
Bids that do not comply with these requirements will be disqualified.
PLEASE NOTE: IMSA is classified as an institution of higher education in Illinois per State law for procurement purposes. Any reference to "university" instead of "academy" within these procurement documents is standardized language, but this solicitation is for IMSA specifically, not any other university in Illinois.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Kent Clapsaddle
1500 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 907-5085
1500 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 907-5085
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Pamela Amoako
There is a 30 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
There is a 3 percent Veteran-owned business 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.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
There is a 3 percent Veteran-owned business 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.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
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.