Governors State University
Exemption #GSUI041026

Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Award Info Published Friday April 10, 2026

Ideal Charter, LLC.Chicago Ridge, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $253,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027
  • 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 Friday, April 10, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Charter Bus Services.
Governors State University Athletics requires charter bus services for transportation to and from games.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for athletic, artistic or musical services, performances, events, or productions by or for a public institution of higher education. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(4)) Bus services are needed for GovState athletic events.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Janea Franklin
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Phone: (708) 235-2179

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

Documents

No documents are available for this notice.