Chicago State University
Exemption #CSU-RH-CEG003
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Tuesday May 19, 2026
East-West University, INC.Chicago, IL
- Amount: $1,412,775
- Terms: An estimated start date of 8/1/2026 through 5/19/2028
- 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, May 19, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Student Housing.
The Flats at East-West University is a residential facility located in downtown Chicago, offering fully furnished apartment-style housing designed to support student success in a safe, secure, and academically focused environment. The building provides suite-style living accommodations that include private or shared bedrooms, a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom within each unit.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for specialized space available at only one location.(30 ILCS 500/40-5/30 ILCS 500/40-15(b)(4)) 30 ILCS 500/40-5/30 ILCS 500/40-15(b)(4)Student Housing
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Charice Ghoston
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Drive
Cook Administration
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60628-0000
E-Mail: cghoston@csu.edu
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Drive
Cook Administration
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60628-0000
E-Mail: cghoston@csu.edu
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.