University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #1DDM2704
Invitation for Bid: Furnish and Deliver Firefighter PPE
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, May 22, 2026
Amendment 1 changes the delivery date from February 28, 2027 to December 31, 2026.
First published Friday, May 15, 2026
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 23, 2026:
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 Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) is requesting bids for personal protective equipment (PPE) for its instructors. The PPE design and material shall provide protection to the upper and lower body, excluding head, hands and feet, against adverse environmental effects during structural firefighting.
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
There is no BEP goal for this procurement.
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.
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.