Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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

Southern Illinois University Carbondale RFPs

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Trueblood Hall Masonry Repairs - Invitation for Bid
Posted
Aug 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 22, 2026
Provide all labor and material for masonry and structural repairs to Trueblood hall.
Invitation for Bid: Various Fuels & Fuel Blends
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of approximately 4,205 gallons of unleaded regular gasoline, 27,142 gallons of off-road diesel fuel, and 13,664 gallons of on-road B11 and B20 soy-blend diesel fuel. Deliveries will support the university’s Travel Service, Physical Plant, Touch of Nature, Motorcycle Safety, and University Farms locations. The solicitation was first published on September 1, 2026, and bids are due by 2:00 PM on September 16, 2026.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Carbondale
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
11,790
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
149222
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Salukis
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
4,722.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
62%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Procurement Hell Score
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42 / 100
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- Sole Source: If uniquely proprietary, partner with a department sponsor to justify and engage Procurement Services early.
- Coops: Frequently procures through IPHEC, E&I, OMNIA, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Entity: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL.
- Use as a secondary path for uniquely proprietary tech/services. Work with a department sponsor to draft a detailed justification emphasizing prohibitive switching costs, continuity of research, or critical system integration (e.g., similar rationale as the $1.2M Ellucian Banner contract). Engage the Director of Procurement Services, Eric Dean Massey, early to navigate multi-level approvals and the required 14-day public notice on the Illinois Procurement Bulletin.
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- SIUC actively uses cooperative purchasing to accelerate buys and avoid full competitive bids. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge): IPHEC, E&I, OMNIA, Sourcewell.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Contracts

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Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Concessions Contract establishes an agreement between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Follett Higher Education Group, LLC. for the exclusive operation of the University Bookstore from January 1, 2025, to May 31, 2034. Follett will manage sales of textbooks, supplies, and general merchandise, paying the University commissions based on sales, with an annual minimum guarantee of $315,000 for the first year. The agreement also includes significant financial commitments from Follett, such as a capital investment of up to $550,000 for store renovations, a one-time $250,000 payment for an Equitable Access program, an investment of over $84,000 for systems, and annual contributions of $10,000 for textbook scholarships and $10,000 in-kind general merchandise donations. The contract details operational responsibilities, pricing policies, and termination clauses.
Risepoint LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
The document outlines an agreement for Online Program Management (OPM) services between Southern Illinois University (buyer) and Risepoint LLC (seller, formerly Academic Partnerships LLC). The core Online Program Management Agreement, effective October 3, 2023, establishes a seven-year initial term (from the first program start in August 2024) with a potential three-year renewal, where Risepoint LLC provides services like brand awareness, student outreach, and retention in exchange for 50% of program revenue. An amendment effective September 30, 2024, updates the seller's name. A Purchase Order (PO No: 152307) dated October 11, 2024, initially valued at $200,000 and later revised to $800,000 via Change Order #1, covers services for the period of August 2024 to June 30, 2025.
D2L Ltd at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract details the provision of D2L's Brightspace and Course Merchant services to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. It includes pricing summaries for Main Campus and Continuing Education services across five years, detailed descriptions of specific service components, general terms and conditions, and two Statements of Work for Brightspace Guided Training Premium and Course Merchant. An addendum modifies certain terms to align with Illinois state regulations, particularly concerning legal and financial obligations.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Effective: Jun 30, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This is a Software License, Support & Services Agreement between Ellucian and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, effective May 26, 2023. It covers the licensing of various software, provision of professional services, and ongoing software support, primarily from June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2028. The agreement includes general terms and conditions, an addendum with state-specific compliance clauses, and an order form detailing costs for different software categories and professional services on an annual or fixed-fee basis.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines the approval and details for a five-year contract renewal and expansion with Ellucian Company LP for software maintenance, licensing, and professional services for Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Edwardsville. The total agreement value for both campuses is $6,500,000, covering the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028. The SIU Carbondale specific portion of this agreement is $4,003,267, which includes new products like Ellucian Experience, Insights, and Workflow, along with financial aid modifications.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University Meeting
Date: Jul 8, 1993Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed several academic and administrative matters, including the resignation of a student trustee, a status report on the 1994 budget, and the marketing of a successful bond sale. Key approvals included the contract for the Vadalabene Center roof replacement, the establishment of the Department of Neurology at the School of Medicine, the creation of a Master of Science in Accountancy degree program, and the modification of the General Science and Mathematics major. Furthermore, the Board addressed various program terminations and abolitions as part of institutional productivity planning.
Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 14, 1977Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items including the report of purchase orders and contracts, the award of a contract by the Capital Development Board for a storage building, recommendations for honorary degrees and distinguished service awards, and the creation of an American Studies specialization for the Master of Arts in English. Additional business included accepting a grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the Environmental Resources Training Center, reviewing the Fiscal Year 1979 budget request for the School of Medicine, granting an easement to the City of Carbondale for a water pipeline, authorizing a cable television license, approving the renovation of a building for use as a vivarium, and authorizing the Executive Committee to award contracts for elevator construction.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Lori Johnson PicklesAdministrative Aide (Associate Provost for Academic Administration Office Staff)

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Mr. Reynaldo Diaz

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale RFPs

Trueblood Hall Masonry Repairs - Invitation for Bid

Invitation for Bid: Various Fuels & Fuel Blends

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Contracts

Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Risepoint LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

D2L Ltd at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Early Buyer Signals

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University Meeting

Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University Regular Meeting

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale RFPs

Trueblood Hall Masonry Repairs - Invitation for Bid

Invitation for Bid: Various Fuels & Fuel Blends

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Contracts

Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Risepoint LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

D2L Ltd at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University Meeting

Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University Regular Meeting

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale RFPs

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Contracts

Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Risepoint LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

D2L Ltd at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University Meeting

Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University Regular Meeting

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale RFPs

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Contracts

Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Risepoint LLC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

D2L Ltd at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ellucian Company L.P. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Early Buyer Signals

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University Meeting

Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University Regular Meeting

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Normal School Board Meeting Minutes

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