University of Illinois System
Exemption #9JW2643
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday June 24, 2026
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
- Amount: An estimated $1,350,000
- 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Project MUSE database.
The University of Illinois seeks to purchase online access to the Project MUSE database for the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) for current subscribers as well as new subscribers to these materials.
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)) This purchase is for ebooks access.
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.