Illinois State University
Exemption #BWHX26003
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Change Order
Published Thursday June 25, 2026
Vendor: American Institutes for Research
Change Order Amount: $146,664
The change order is due to an expanded scope of work. The additional work involves training public work force staff on service delivery through the Illinois Work Force Development System.
Change Order Amount: $146,664
The change order is due to an expanded scope of work. The additional work involves training public work force staff on service delivery through the Illinois Work Force Development System.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Wednesday October 15, 2025
American Institutes for ResearchArlington, VA
- Amount: An estimated $320,500
- Terms: An estimated start date of 10/6/2025 through 6/30/2026
- Renewals: None
Summary
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The University awarded a contract for consulting, technical assistance, and facilitation.
The University entered into a contract with American Institutes for Research to provide consulting, technical assistance, training development and facilitation to the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) and for implementation of the Illinois Workforce Development System 2.0 (IWDS).
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for performing sponsored research and other sponsored activities under grants and contracts funded by the sponsor or by sources other than State appropriations. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(8)) The University was awarded a grant to assist in the delivery of statewide activities required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The granting agency identified American Institutes for Research as the vendor for this project.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Bryce Hartseil
Purchasing Office
Illinois State University at Uptown Crossing
1220 Campus Box
100 S. Fell Avenue Suite D
Normal, IL 61790-1220
Phone: (309) 438-1946
Purchasing Office
Illinois State University at Uptown Crossing
1220 Campus Box
100 S. Fell Avenue Suite D
Normal, IL 61790-1220
Phone: (309) 438-1946
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.