Provide Pest Control Management Services on a routine schedule and on an as-needed basis that efficiently and effectively addresses the treatment and control of interior and/or exterior pests, bedbug remediation and animal/rodent control services within Buildings and Grounds. The term of this contract will be for an initial four (4) year term with the option to renew for three (3) one-year terms under the same terms and conditions based on satisfactory performance, continuing need, and availability of funds.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Northern Illinois University Contracts
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Hannon Hill Corporation at Northern Illinois University
Effective: Apr 27, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Addendum to a Master Subscription Agreement (MSA v18) between Hannon Hill Corporation and the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. It incorporates Quote #SO-6934 and Terms of Use, establishes a maximum payment obligation of $68,437.99, and revises several clauses of the MSA, including service provision, security, insurance, payment terms, confidentiality, indemnification, and liability. The agreement's term is set from April 27, 2026, to April 26, 2029, with the incorporated quote detailing the annual subscription costs for Cascade CMS On-Premise services summing to the total payment obligation. A Service Level Agreement for the hosted service is also included.
Transact Campus Inc. at Northern Illinois University
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Northern Illinois University
Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University Special Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting included the approval of an agenda and the presentation of the President's Report. Key action items included the approval of the Neptune Residential Complex 4th Floor Washroom Upgrades and the appointment of the Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. The Board also entered into a closed session to discuss various legal, personnel, real estate, and student disciplinary matters as authorized by the Open Meetings Act.
Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University Committee Meeting
Date: May 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting covered updates on university partnerships with Fermilab, Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, and PsiQuantum. Reports were presented regarding state legislative affairs, federal relations, and sponsored programs. Additionally, a faculty presentation was conducted on the topic of creating impact through engaged research.
Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University Finance, Audit, Compliance, Facilities and Operations Committee Committee Meeting
Date: May 7, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Northern Illinois University.
MS
Mohammad SaadehActing Associate Dean and Associate Professor
The committee meeting addressed several financial and administrative updates, including a review of the third-quarter financial summary for fiscal year 2026, a report on cash and investments, and a preliminary summary for the fiscal year 2027 university budget. The board emphasized the necessity of a balanced budget, strict deficit mitigation, and shared accountability across all university departments. Additionally, the committee approved the professional services contract for the fiscal year 2027 NIU Foundation and received a quarterly summary report of transactions exceeding $250,000.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Northern Illinois University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
