University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JDR447
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Monday February 24, 2025
Flowers Communications GroupChicago, IL
- Amount: An estimated $909,091
- Terms: An estimated start date of 3/3/2025 through 6/30/2025
- 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, February 24, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Help Stop Hate campaign media buying.
Flowers Communications Group will provide media buying support for the Help Stop Hate campaign on behalf of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Their work includes coordinating across agencies, engaging media vendors, developing and executing media buys, reporting on performance, and offering strategic counsel.
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 partnership with Flowers Communications Group will help Institute for Healthcare Delivery Design and Illinois Department of Human Rights achieve campaign goals, drive compliance, and promote long-term health equity, while strengthening UICs role in advancing inclusive healthcare solutions.
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The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.