Chicago State University
Exemption #EXEMPT79279
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Monday January 12, 2026
Ebsco Subscription ServicesCary, IL
- Amount: $117,462.08
- Terms: An estimated start date of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026
- Renewals: None
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Monday, January 12, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Periodicals.
Various Periodical/Library Books Purchase FY26
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)) (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(5)) periodicals.
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
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