Northern Illinois University
SoleSource #PSCMJLL39228

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Change Order
Published Monday May 4, 2026
Vendor: ILLINOIS RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Change Order Amount: $26,084.50
Department has additional funds from another funding source to allow additional students to be served, who otherwise were not able to be supported to have costs provided for stipends, certifications, wrap around support and tax form documentation.

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

Award Info Published Monday December 1, 2025

ILLINOIS RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONDARIEN, IL

  • Amount: $319,377.64
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 11/1/2025 through 6/30/2026, 8 months
  • Renewals: None

Summary

Vendors

1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

Comments:
Student Recovery Support Services Training

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

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Monday, December 1, 2025
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Student Recovery Support Services Training to ILLINOIS RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, DARIEN, IL, for $319,377.64.
Student Recovery Support Services Training
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the Federal or State grant requires a contract with the vendor. Student Recovery Support Services Training

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Jodi Leader
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 107
Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1671
FAX: (815) 753-6800
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:
November 26, 2025
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:
November 21, 2025
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-ILRURALHEALTH-PSCMJLL39228.pdf (741 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • PSCMJLL39228Pt2.pdf (104 KB)
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