Chicago State University
Exemption #EXM-2027-LGL-CEG001
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Tuesday July 7, 2026
Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLCChicago, IL
- Amount: $500,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027
- Renewals: None
Summary
Vendors
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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, July 7, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC.
To Represent the University in predevelopment and development negotiations related to a University Public-Private-Partnership based on June 22, 2026 Board of Trustee Resolution.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for contracts between the State and governments 30 ILCS 500/1-10 (b)(1) Firm has been vetted and is able to provide services needed
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.