University of Illinois System
Exemption #9JW2634
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Friday March 27, 2026
World Archives Holding LLCProvo, UT
- Amount: An estimated $250,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2031
- Renewals: None
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, March 27, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Licensing of Electronic Databases NewspaperArchive.
Licensing agreement for online database access for the Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI).
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for periodicals, books, subscriptions, database licenses, and other publications procured for use by a university library or academic department, except for expenditures related to procuring textbooks for student use or materials for resale or rental. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(5)) World Archives Holding LLC allows electronic access to NewspaperArchive, a digital repository of newspapers and articles.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Jill Weathers
507 E. Green St.
Suite 501
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-7693
507 E. Green St.
Suite 501
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-7693
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.