University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #VLH373
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Monday September 8, 2025
Tinashe Touring IncBeverly Hills, CA
- Amount: $125,000
- Terms: One-time transaction
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Monday, September 8, 2025
The University awarded a contract for UIC Spark Concert Artist.
Provide headliner Artist for the UIC Spark Concert.
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)) Spark is the largest student event that creates social belonging. Without this exception we would have to drastically change the show and be on the line for other financial obligations tied to the show.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Vernell Hammons
UIC Purchasing and Contract Management
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd floor (MC 560)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-3409
FAX: (312) 996-3135
UIC Purchasing and Contract Management
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd floor (MC 560)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-3409
FAX: (312) 996-3135
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.