Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Exemption #4615
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Thursday June 4, 2026
Wedge Innovation Center, LLCAlton, IL
- Amount: An estimated $250,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 4/1/2026 through 3/30/2027
- Renewals: None
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, June 4, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Membership with Wedge Innovation Center.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has contracted with Wedge Innovation Center, LLC, for a membership to expand SIUE's delivery of curriculum through diverse programming, services, and professional development opportunities in collaboration with area business professionals and technology leaders to drive education, innovation, and economic growth across the bi-state region.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for membership in professional, academic, research, or athletic organizations on behalf of a public institution of higher education, an employee of a public institution of higher education, or a student at a public institution of higher education. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(1)) Local Funds
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Aimi Hartlieb
99 Supporting Services Road
Campus Box 1012
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Phone: (618) 650-2834
99 Supporting Services Road
Campus Box 1012
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Phone: (618) 650-2834
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.