Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Change Order

Published Friday September 5, 2025

Vendor: RefQuest, LLC
Change Order Amount: $66,425
Increase by $66,425.00 from $66,461.00 to $132,886.00 for officiating sporting events.

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

Award Info Published Thursday September 4, 2025

RefQuest, LLCIndianapolis, IN

Amount: $66,461

Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Renewals: None

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

First published Thursday, September 4, 2025

The University awarded a contract for officiating sporting events..

Officials fees for the timeframe 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026 for NIU Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis and Baseball.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for athletic, artistic or musical services, performances, events, or productions by or for a public institution of higher education. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(4)) Officials fees for the timeframe 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026 for NIU Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis and Baseball

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Ryan Markham
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.