University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JDR576

Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Award Info Published Wednesday December 3, 2025

Strategic Communications & Planning IncChicago, IL

  • Amount: $134,550
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 12/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
  • 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 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The University awarded a contract for sponsored project consulting.
Strategic Communications & Planning Inc will help develop dynamic branding and associated materials in support of the Illinois Multisector Plan for Aging, now known as EngAging Illinois. Additionally, MSP will provide communications support, project management, background research, editorial support, graphic design, MPA website 1.0, and communications planning & support.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for performing sponsored research and other sponsored activities under grants and contracts funded by the sponsor or by sources other than State appropriations. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(8)) This work is for a sponsored project.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Justin Richardson
809 S. Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 355-3568

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

Documents

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