University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exemption #1RMJ2739E
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Friday April 3, 2026
Lakeshirts Holdings IncDetroit Lakes, MN
- Amount: An estimated $250,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 4/6/2026 through 12/31/2026
- Renewals: None
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, April 3, 2026
The University awarded a contract for General Merchandise Purchases.
The University of Illinois Illini Union Bookstore has a need for the purchase of NCAA Tournament Champions merchandise for resale.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for events or activities paid for exclusively by revenues generated by the event or activity, gifts, or donations for the event or activity, private grants, or any combination thereof. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(2)) Lakeshirts Inc/Blue 84 has been chosen for this purchase due to both their inclusion on the list of Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) approved retail vendors, and CLCs official NCAA Championship Event External Licensee List.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Ryan Johnson
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-7922
FAX: (217) 239-6877
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-7922
FAX: (217) 239-6877
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.