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Oct 29, 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 Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
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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.
This document details Purchase Order B0236328 from Illinois State University's Athletics Department to Follett Higher Education Group for Spring 2023 Student Athlete Textbooks. The contract is effective from January 17, 2023, to June 30, 2023, with a total amount of $43,000.00. The purchase order consolidates the textbook acquisition into a single amount, supported by an underlying detailed book list and email correspondence confirming the quoted total.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Illinois State University
This Academic Plan for Illinois State University outlines near-term academic initiatives and reports on program changes. It aligns with the university's overarching strategic plan, 'Excellence by Design: 2024-2030,' which focuses on four key directions: cultivating a culture of success and belonging, fostering responsible stewardship, elevating institutional excellence, and expanding mutually beneficial partnerships. The plan details strategies for academic program support and growth, graduate education, research and creative scholarship, and enhancing support for faculty, staff, and students, all aimed at continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness.
The Board of Trustees authorized expenditures for design and construction services for a new STEM building. The project addresses the aging infrastructure of the existing Felmley Science Annex and aims to increase laboratory teaching capacity for several departments, including nursing and engineering. The board approved a project budget not to exceed $49,549,751, supported by a combination of state funding from the Capital Development Board and university-issued debt to be repaid through academic enhancement fees.
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The board meeting agenda includes authorizations for various operational needs such as FY2027 spending, the renewal of academic software licenses, and IT hardware and software maintenance purchases. Additional business involves the approval of constitutional amendments, new degree programs, and the authorization of campus development projects, including a master plan update, facility upgrades for performing arts, and design and construction services for a new greenhouse, a science laboratory annex, and a STEM building. The session concludes with the recognition of a student trustee and a closed session for further deliberations.
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