Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SoleSource #4585

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Friday June 6, 2025

Shine Early Learning, Inc.New York, NY

  • Amount: An estimated $514,500
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 6/1/2025 through 12/31/2027, 30 months
  • Renewals: None

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.

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Friday, June 6, 2025
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Grant Services for SIUE Head Start to Shine Early Learning, Inc., New York, NY, for an estimated $514,500.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) intends to do a two-and-a-half year partnership agreement with Shine Early Learning, Inc. for grant services for the SIUE Head Start program. Services include grant and funding services, data and technical services, short-term on-site and remote leadership and coaching (in-house and on-line), planning and service design (including strategic planning), support for ongoing monitoring and compliance, assessment and training, support for bi-annual planning and development of the Quality Improvement Plan, support for submission of required reports and applications to secure funding, and provide support for assessment of the current organizational structure to support Change in Scope, strategic plan, and needs of the program.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Gina Grace
Purchasing Campus Box 1012
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1012
Phone: (618) 650-3522
FAX: (618) 650-3251
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:
June 4, 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:
May 30, 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

  • 4585.pdf (810 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • 4585Pt2.pdf (105 KB)
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