Northern Illinois University

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Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: DeKalb, IL
Country:: US

Northern Illinois University RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Fresh Bread / Bakery Goods - IFB
Open
Jul 15, 2026
Closes
Aug 14, 2026
To furnish and deliver fresh bread and bakery goods.
Fresh Bread / Bakery Goods - IFB
Open
Jul 15, 2026
Closes
Aug 14, 2026
To furnish and deliver fresh bread and bakery goods.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
DeKalb
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
15,414
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
147703
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Huskies
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,871.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
49%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to Northern Illinois University

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If proprietary or uniquely compatible (or grant-required), draft a justification with the department for posting to the Illinois Public Higher Education Procurement Bulletin; expect public notice and Board approval over $250k.
- Coops: If your offering is on a cooperative used by NIU, route the purchase through that vehicle to bypass formal bidding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- For Northern Illinois University (NIU), use sole source when the product is proprietary, uniquely compatible with existing campus systems (e.g., HVAC, software), or essential for a specific grant-funded research project. Work directly with the end-user department to draft a detailed sole source justification that procurement can post on the Illinois Public Higher Education Procurement Bulletin. Be prepared for a public notice period. Contracts over $250,000 require approval from the Board of Trustees, which can add time to the procurement cycle.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- NIU actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and avoid formal bids. Consider these programs:
- Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC): Purpose-built for Illinois public universities; NIU is eligible and can buy off IPHEC-awarded agreements across many commodities and services.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Northern Illinois University Contracts

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Transact Campus Inc. at Northern Illinois University
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This is the Fifth Amendment to the Campus Card & Point of Sale Solution Services Agreement between Northern Illinois University and Transact Campus, Inc. It extends the term of the agreement from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2030, and updates the University's maximum payment obligation to not exceed $2,059,281.00, incorporating Order Form #QUO-42022-Q9D5. This amendment supersedes previous payment caps and outlines the current scope and financial terms for the renewed services.
MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Northern Illinois University
Effective: Oct 15, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Master Services Agreement between Northern Illinois University and MeshNet Inc. (suitable.co) consolidates Application Services, superseding prior agreements. The contract is effective from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2028, for a four-year term. It includes an annual license fee of $42,800, with the initial payment adjusted to $35,717 due to credits and setup fees. The University's total payment obligation under this agreement is limited to $164,117, unless otherwise specified by a purchase order.
INFOED GLOBAL at Northern Illinois University
Effective: May 15, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is a professional services proposal from InfoEd Global to Northern Illinois University for a fixed-price project of $6,400. The service involves developing and deploying an enhancement to create a custom budget Excel export file for NIU. Payment terms are 50% at project inception and 50% upon patching to preproduction, both with net 30 payment terms.
InfoReady Corporation at Northern Illinois University
Effective: May 15, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines a Subscription Agreement for InfoReady Corporation's SaaS platform, the 'InfoReady Review - Silver Package,' with the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. The initial agreement commenced on May 15, 2023, with an initial cost of $19,999.00. It has been subsequently amended by three addendums. The latest, the Third Addendum, extends the service term from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026. This Third Addendum also specifies a payment obligation not to exceed $71,899.00 for its term, with $25,400.00 representing the current obligation. The addendums modify terms such as contract duration and payment obligations, with the Third Addendum explicitly stating it is the final term and cannot be renewed.
WATERMARK INSIGHTS INC at Northern Illinois University
Effective: Feb 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details a Second Addendum to an existing Watermark Organization Subscription Agreement between Watermark Insights, Inc. and Northern Illinois University. It extends the contract term from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2029, with a payment obligation of $60,161.74 for this period, as detailed in Order Form Q-22917. The document also consolidates a prior term's cost of $47,479.00 (Feb 1, 2019 - Jan 31, 2024), resulting in a grand total of $107,640.74 for the entire contractual relationship. It includes specific line items for annual subscription services and amends various terms and conditions of the original agreement and a previous addendum.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting
Date: Dec 7, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed and recommended approval for the Fiscal Year 2019 Out-of-State College of Law tuition rates to improve student enrollment and diversity. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved a comprehensive pricing recommendation for fiscal year 2019, which maintained undergraduate tuition levels, implemented a 0.5 percent decrease in undergraduate fees, and established a zero percent increase for graduate and law student tuition to enhance institutional affordability.
Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Nov 16, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including a university report on sponsored programs administration, research funding statistics, and a SWOT analysis of research and innovation programs. Discussions also addressed proposed amendments to board regulations regarding faculty appointments, the creation of a policy library for improved governance, and the revision of policies concerning public appearances and recordings at board meetings.
Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Northern Illinois University.

Kellie N. MartialAssistant Dean and Director of Admissions

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Greg C. AndersonAssistant Dean, Director of Career Opportunities and Professional Development and Director of Externships; Adjunct Professor

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Northern Illinois University RFPs

Fresh Bread / Bakery Goods - IFB

Fresh Bread / Bakery Goods - IFB

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Northern Illinois University Contracts

Transact Campus Inc. at Northern Illinois University

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INFOED GLOBAL at Northern Illinois University

InfoReady Corporation at Northern Illinois University

WATERMARK INSIGHTS INC at Northern Illinois University

Early Buyer Signals

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting Minutes

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Meeting Minutes

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Northern Illinois University RFPs

Fresh Bread / Bakery Goods - IFB

Fresh Bread / Bakery Goods - IFB

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Northern Illinois University Contracts

Transact Campus Inc. at Northern Illinois University

MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Northern Illinois University

INFOED GLOBAL at Northern Illinois University

InfoReady Corporation at Northern Illinois University

WATERMARK INSIGHTS INC at Northern Illinois University

Early Buyer Signals

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting Minutes

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Meeting Minutes

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Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University RFPs

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Northern Illinois University Contracts

Transact Campus Inc. at Northern Illinois University

MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Northern Illinois University

INFOED GLOBAL at Northern Illinois University

InfoReady Corporation at Northern Illinois University

WATERMARK INSIGHTS INC at Northern Illinois University

Early Buyer Signals

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting Minutes

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

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Northern Illinois University RFPs

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Northern Illinois University Contracts

Transact Campus Inc. at Northern Illinois University

MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Northern Illinois University

INFOED GLOBAL at Northern Illinois University

InfoReady Corporation at Northern Illinois University

WATERMARK INSIGHTS INC at Northern Illinois University

Early Buyer Signals

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Committee Meeting Minutes

Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Meeting Minutes

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