University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #1DDM2601

Invitation for Bid: Furnish and Deliver 6 Percent Blended Biodiesel

Change Order
Published Friday April 10, 2026
Vendor: Petroleum Traders Corporation
Change Order Amount: $400,000
Per Administrative Code Section 4.2055(G)(2), this notice is to identify an indefinite quantity increase to the awarded amount. The University has seen significantly higher consumer demand than its original forecast which has resulted in the need to increase contracted amounts in order to maintain retail operations

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

Renewal Info
Published Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Petroleum Traders Corporation
Amount: An estimated $306,694
Renewal: 1st of 4, 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $927,771
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Todd Donaldson.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.


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

Award Info Published Wednesday April 2, 2025

Petroleum Traders CorporationFort Wayne, IN

  • Amount: An estimated $306,694
Per 44ILAC 4.2055(g), this is an idefinite quanitiyt contract.
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
  • Renewals: 4 one-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $1,234,465
  • C4 Petroleum Transport (subcontractor)
    BEP [2% / $0]

Unsuccessful respondents (1)

Summary

Respondents

2 total

1 successful respondent

1 unsuccessful respondent

0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

Buyer for this procurement: Debbie Montgomery, (217) 300-6818

Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton

State purchasing officer for this procurement: Todd Donaldson

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

This notice has been modified
Published Monday, February 24, 2025
The purpose of Amendment 1 is to provide answers to vendor questions.
First published Monday, February 3, 2025
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 6, 2025:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
The University of Illinois, located in Urbana-Champaign, is seeking one vendor to furnish and deliver 6% blended biodiesel for highway vehicle usage.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Debbie Montgomery
Illini Plaza, Suite 212
1817 South Neil Street, MC-602
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-6818
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Todd Donaldson
There is a 2 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.

This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.

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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Specification Documents

  • 1DDM2601.pdf (374 KB)
  • 1DDM2601_Amendment1.pdf (678 KB)
  • FormA.pdf (230 KB)
  • FormB.pdf (212 KB)
  • UtilizationPlan.pdf (963 KB)

Bid Tabulation

  • 1DDM2601_BidTab.pdf (57 KB)
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