University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JDR598
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday February 25, 2026
OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL
- Amount: An estimated $540,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2028
- Renewals: None
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The University awarded a contract for clinical research services and nursing support.
This exemption is for clinical research services and nursing support for the College of Medicine Peoria Department of Pediatrics Clinical Research Projects.
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)) The Research Staff has the training, experience and certifications to ensure proper coordination and management of the various stages of the studies. The research coordinator nurses work closely with University Investigators to recruit human subjects, perform screening tests, maintain patient documentation.
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