University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exemption #1JEZ2629E
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Tuesday April 28, 2026
Express Services Inc/Express Employment ProfessionalsChampaign, IL
- Amount: An estimated $120,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 5/9/2026 through 5/17/2026
- Renewals: None
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Stagehands for State Farm Center for Commencement.
State Farm Center (SFC) would like to utilize Express Services, Inc. a vendor that helps businesses find qualified labor, for the purpose of providing stagehands and loaders for the university's commencement ceremonies.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for events or activities paid for exclusively by revenues generated by the event or activity, gifts, or donations for the event or activity, private grants, or any combination thereof. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(2)) .
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Joan E. Zocher
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 300-0546
FAX: (217) 239-6877
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 300-0546
FAX: (217) 239-6877
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.