Northern Illinois University Procurement Policies & Procedures

Program for Small and Diverse Businesses

Northern Illinois University is encouraged to purchase needed goods and services from businesses owned and controlled by Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities in accordance with the Illinois Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act, effective August 28, 1994. Under the State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP), organizations once certified and approved, may have their Illinois sales transactions used in reporting progress toward meeting pre-established agency and university goals. In return, businesses may receive added exposure for their products and services, as well as, the possibility for expanded opportunities statewide.

Search the State of Illinois BEP Vendor Data Base

Search for a vendors that has been certified by the State of Illinois under the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). If you are working with a vendor who wishes to have more information about certification, please contact the Procurement Office at (815) 753-1671.

Other resources may be used when searching for suitable vendors. If you are using another resource and intend to make a purchase from them under the terms of the act, please contact the Procurement Office.

City of Chicago MBE/WBE Vendor Data Base

Chicago MBE/WBE Directory Search Disclaimer

State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Business Enterprise Program

Learn more about the State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program

Photos from the recent NIU MAFBEA – BEP Networking Fair

Minority, Female, and Persons with Disabilities - Business Enterprise Program Networking Fair

Please feel free to contact the Northern Illinois University Procurement Office at (815) 753-1671 if you have questions.

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Last Updated: March 20, 2007