- SpoolChicago, ILAn estimated $0BEP [100% / $0]
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- KivvitChicago, ILAn estimated $720,000
Pricing was not opened for this vendor.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
RFP #1JEZ2308
Request for Proposal: Media Relations Partnership
Renewal Info
Published Monday, March 16, 2026
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Live Wire Communications
Amount: An estimated $1,004,728.32
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2029
Amount: An estimated $1,004,728.32
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2029
Pricing Changes:
Price increase of 1.12%.
Service/Product Changes:
None.
Potential Future Renewals:
$1,004,728.32 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 Thursday June 15, 2023
Live Wire CommunicationsArlington, VA
- Amount: An estimated $993,600
- BEP [100% / $993,600]
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2026
- Renewals: 2 three-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $1,987,200
Unsuccessful respondents (3)
Summary
Respondents
4 total
1 successful respondent
3 unsuccessful respondents
2 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
Buyer for this procurement: Joan E. Zocher, (217) 300-0546
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: John Donato
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton
Comments:
The RFP was awarded on the basis of total points, with pricing being only a portion of the points awarded.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, February 17, 2023
Amendment #1 answers specifications questions from vendors.
First published Friday, January 27, 2023
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023:
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 Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a partner to design, develop and launch a three-year strategic communications and public relations program to maximize college exposure in Tier 1 media outlets, higher education press and industry trade press.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Joan E. Zocher
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 300-0546
FAX: (217) 239-6877
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 300-0546
FAX: (217) 239-6877
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Bridget McHatton
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.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 4 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 4 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.