University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
RFI #1DDM2604
Request for Information: Merchandise Digital Storefront
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Amendment 1 is being posted to answer vendor questions and include Attachment B, Respondent's Certification.
First published Friday, June 13, 2025
Responses will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois on behalf of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to seek information for a qualified and experienced firm to manage fulfillment and/or sales of licensed merchandise through its online storefront at www.fightingillini.com.
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
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
Submit 1 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
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.