Illinois State University
Exemption #BWHX26009
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Tuesday February 10, 2026
Firefly Inclusion Solutions, LLCBellevue, WA
- Amount: An estimated $282,700
- Terms: An estimated start date of 2/10/2026 through 6/30/2026
- Renewals: 2 one-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $580,000
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The University awarded a contract for leadership development services.
The University entered into a contract with Firefly Inclusion Solutions LLC for leadership development services including consulting, assessments, coaching sessions, training sessions, and communication management.
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)) Being paid for by federal grant money received from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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.