University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
RFP #1EJB2003
Request for Proposal: Water Treatment Chemicals & Service for Power Plnt
Change Order
Published Thursday October 23, 2025
Vendor: NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company
Change Order Amount: $650,000
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 demand than its original forecast which has resulted in the need to increase contracted amounts in order to maintain operations.
Change Order Amount: $650,000
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 demand than its original forecast which has resulted in the need to increase contracted amounts in order to maintain operations.
The buyer for this procurement is now Debbie Montgomery , (217) 300-6818.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Todd Donaldson.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company
Amount: An estimated $950,000
Renewal: 2nd of 3, 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2026
Amount: An estimated $950,000
Renewal: 2nd of 3, 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2026
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$950,000 The buyer for this procurement is now Debbie Montgomery , (217) 300-6818.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
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.
Change Order
Published Thursday May 5, 2022
Vendor: NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company
Change Order Amount: $1,054,806
This increase is needed per Procurement Code Rules Section 4.2055.G.2. increased demand and a change in market price has increased the need.
Change Order Amount: $1,054,806
This increase is needed per Procurement Code Rules Section 4.2055.G.2. increased demand and a change in market price has increased the need.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company
Amount: An estimated $845,194
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2024
Amount: An estimated $845,194
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2024
Pricing Changes:
The pricing will increase by 3%.
Service/Product Changes:
None
Potential Future Renewals:
$1,124,188.04 Comments: The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.
The buyer for this procurement is now Karen Brown , (217) 300-2901.
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.
Change Order
Published Wednesday November 3, 2021
Vendor: NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company
Change Order Amount: $650,000
This increase is needed per Procurement Code Rules Section 4.2055.G.2. Additional facilities with increased demand and a change in market price has increased the cost.
Change Order Amount: $650,000
This increase is needed per Procurement Code Rules Section 4.2055.G.2. Additional facilities with increased demand and a change in market price has increased the cost.
The buyer for this procurement is now Ryan Johnson , (217) 244-7922.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Change Order
Published Wednesday November 27, 2019
Vendor: NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company
Change Order Amount: $0
This change order is to correct the name of the awarded vendor only. Vendor: Nalco Company, LLC.
Change Order Amount: $0
This change order is to correct the name of the awarded vendor only. Vendor: Nalco Company, LLC.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Thursday October 10, 2019
NALCO Water, an Ecolab CompanyNaperville, IL
- Amount: An estimated $820,575.85
- Terms: An estimated start date of 1/1/2020 through 6/30/2022
- Renewals: 3 two-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $1,969,382.04
Unsuccessful respondents (2)
Buyer for this procurement: Jenna Montgomery, (217) 300-6467
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Ben Bagby
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Monday, August 26, 2019
Amendment 3 provides clarification/additional information regarding the technical specifications, including answers to technical questions submitted pursuant to Section 1.4.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, August 16, 2019
Amendment 2 provides clarification/additional information regarding the technical specifications, including answers to technical questions submitted pursuant to Section 1.4.
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Amendment 1 provides clarification/additional information regarding the mandatory site visit scheduled for 9:00am CDT, Thursday, August 1, 2019.
First published Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2019:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
The Utilities Department is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a complete service-oriented water treatment program and related chemicals for the steam distribution and condensate return piping systems, cooling, and pre-treatment reverse osmosis (RO) systems at Abbott Power Plant, and at the six chilled water plants, the thermal storage tank (TES), and chilled water closed loop distribution systems on campus. This program must provide timely and competent counsel to the Power Plants and chilled water plants chemical treatment personnel, quality assurance testing, and any other specialized services necessary to ensure effective and efficient maintenance of heat transfer surfaces.
PLEASE NOTE: A MANDATORY pre-submission conference and site visit will be held Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 9:00am Central Daylight Time. Vendors wishing to attend are asked to email the Solicitation Contact by July 24, 2019. See the RFP document for full details.
VENDORS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO REVIEW THEIR SUBMISSIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL ASPECTS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
Preferences in favor of environmentally preferable supplies, recycled supplies, and resident bidders may apply. See sec. 2.2.3 of the RFP for a full listing and description of possible applicable preferences.
PLEASE NOTE: A MANDATORY pre-submission conference and site visit will be held Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 9:00am Central Daylight Time. Vendors wishing to attend are asked to email the Solicitation Contact by July 24, 2019. See the RFP document for full details.
VENDORS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO REVIEW THEIR SUBMISSIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL ASPECTS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
Preferences in favor of environmentally preferable supplies, recycled supplies, and resident bidders may apply. See sec. 2.2.3 of the RFP for a full listing and description of possible applicable preferences.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Erin Bullok
212 Illini Plaza
1817. S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-9926
FAX: (217) 239-6877
212 Illini Plaza
1817. S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-9926
FAX: (217) 239-6877
Chief Procurement Officer - Ben Bagby
State Purchasing Officer - Bridget McHatton
Submit 5 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 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.
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 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.