University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exemption #BAU26001E1
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday September 2, 2026
Broeren Russo Builders, Inc.Champaign, IL
- Amount: $888,731
- Terms: One-time transaction
- Broeren Russo Construction, Inc. (subcontractor)BEP [10.63% / $0]
- J.L.D.C. Construction, Inc. (subcontractor)BEP [46.27% / $0]
- Oberlander Electric Co. (subcontractor)BEP [6.28% / $0]
- JP Excavating & Trucking, Inc. (subcontractor)BEP [2.81% / $0]
- Mid Illinois Concrete & Excavation, Inc. (subcontractor)VBP [16.88% / $0]
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 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Construction for Illinois Field Dugout, Phase 1.
The University awarded a contract for Construction, Demolition, & Seating Package for Illinois Field Dugout and Seating Bowl Expansion, Phase 1 project. The use of Broeren Russo Builders, Inc. was specified by the donors, Leslie A. and Wendy J. Meier.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for events or activities for which the use of specific potential contractors is mandated or identified by the sponsor of the event or activity, provided that the sponsor is providing a majority of the funding for the event or activity. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(3)) This project has majority donor funding.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Karen Brown
Phone: (217) 300-2901
Phone: (217) 300-2901
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.