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Nov 10, 2026
Provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services required for the construction of a new south campus residence hall and dining facility, including associated site development, utilities and infrastructure improvements, and all related work necessary to provide a complete and operational facility.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Normal
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
21,546
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
145813
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Redbirds
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
3,368.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
65%
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
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This contract outlines an agreement between Unimarket NA, Inc. and Illinois State University for the provision of a procurement system including Enterprise eProcurement, Contracts Module, and Unimarket Assist services, along with implementation. The initial term is from June 15, 2024, to June 30, 2029, with annual pricing reviewed and increased by a specified percentage. The total amount for the services listed in the Purchase Order is $920,000.00. The agreement also includes detailed terms and conditions, support services, and data security addenda.
This document outlines a purchase order (PC250057) and a corresponding Program Order Form (Q-392773) between EAB Global, Inc. (seller) and Illinois State University (buyer). The agreement covers 'APPILY MEMBERSHIP Program' and 'Enroll360 Audiences' services, with an initial term from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2026, valued at USD 32,500.00. The Program Order Form, which refers to a Master Agreement from 2019, includes details on service descriptions, pricing, optional annual renewals with incremental fees, and conditions for supplemental fees based on usage volume.
This contract details the purchase of Marketing Cloud and Experience Cloud services by The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University from Salesforce Inc., effective from March 28, 2026, to March 27, 2027. The agreement is facilitated through Purchase Order P0260506, integrating two Salesforce Order Forms (Q-11461090 and Q-11461018) and governed by a Master Services Agreement (Legal Contract # 05427930.0). The total cost for all services is $377,351.64.
This contract consists of a Purchase Order (P.O. P0270042) from Illinois State University to EAB Global INC for the 'APPILY MEMBERSHIP - OPTIONAL RENEWAL 1 OF 3' service. The service period is from June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2027, with a total cost of $33,800.00. The Purchase Order refers to an attached Program Order Form and an existing Master Agreement dated 9/27/2019. The Program Order Form details the initial program term (June 30, 2025 - June 29, 2026) and three optional renewal periods, including the one covered by this PO, each with specified fees. Potential supplemental fees for additional volume are also outlined.
This Bookstore Operating Agreement, effective June 1, 2023, for ten years, details Follett Higher Education Group, LLC's operation of campus bookstores for Illinois State University. Key provisions include Follett's initial investments in store improvements and systems ($215,000 and $78,000, respectively), annual scholarship contributions ($5,000), operational responsibilities, pricing policies, and commission payments to the University based on sales. Additionally, Follett will make one-time payments to the University for system integrations ($20,000, $30,000, $25,000, $425,000). The agreement also covers terms for early termination, rights upon termination, personnel, stock management, insurance, indemnification, and various legal and operational certifications.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Illinois State University
This Academic Plan for Illinois State University outlines the institution's strategic direction from 2018 to 2023, encompassing the university-wide 'Educate • Connect • Elevate' strategic plan and detailed college strategic plans. Key focus areas include enhancing strength and stability through strong enrollment and student success, attracting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff, strengthening the financial position, and continuously improving sustainability. The plan also emphasizes fostering innovation in academic programs and research, nurturing diversity and inclusion, and enriching engagement with internal and external partners. It serves as a guide for planning and resource allocation across all university units, aligning their efforts with the collective vision for academic excellence, scholarship, and public service.
The council reviewed a variety of operational updates, including the announcement of the new College of Education Dean, academic calendar planning, and enrollment application statistics. Key discussions focused on facilities projects, such as the installation of a new playground, air conditioning repairs, and science lab upgrades. Additionally, the council coordinated planning for upcoming educator site visits and advocacy events. Members also addressed communication challenges regarding how school activities are reported to families, the optimization of enrollment application processes, and feedback on recent institutional fundraising campaigns.
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The Advisory Council discussed several key operational and facility-related topics. Facility updates included progress on the Metcalf playground project, cooling system upgrades, high school chemistry lab repairs, building security enhancements, and asbestos mitigation planning. The council reviewed the status of the Emergency Operations Procedures (EOP), emphasizing collaborative crisis training, reunification planning, and accessibility considerations for students with mobility issues. Other topics included feedback on laboratory school vision statements, the upcoming parent survey, calendar planning for the 2025-2026 school year, and concerns regarding overcrowding and student stress during lunch periods.
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