Northern Illinois University
Exemption #PSCMJLL39143

Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Award Info Published Thursday September 18, 2025

LAKELAND TOURS, LLC (DBA WORLDSTRIDES, DBA INTL STUDIES ABROAD, DBA TEAN)Austin, TX

  • Amount: An amount not to exceed $145,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2026
  • Renewals: 8 one-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $560,000

Summary

Vendors

1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

Comments:
Study Abroad Program costs for students

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

First published Thursday, September 18, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Study Abroad Program.
Study Abroad Program costs for students
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for placement of students in externships, practicums, field experiences, and for medical residencies and rotations. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(6)) Study Abroad Program costs for students

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

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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