University of Illinois Springfield
Exemption #JM3527

Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Award Info Published Wednesday July 15, 2026

National Center for Audio and Video ForensicsLos Angeles, CA

  • Amount: An estimated $175,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 7/15/2026 through 6/30/2028
  • Renewals: 3 two-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $525,000

Summary

Vendors

1 total
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, July 15, 2026
The University awarded a contract for forensic video and audio research.
Vendor will provide legal video consulting, forensic enhancement and media preparation for audio, video and all digital evidence used in mediation, arbitration, hearings and court for Illinois Innocence Project cases during the term.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for services, commodities, and equipment to support the delivery of timely forensic science services (30 ILCS 500/1-10(b)(13)) forensic services

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Jill Menezes
BSB 106
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 206-6651
FAX: (217) 206-6607

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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