Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

The Demirjian Complex for Department of Athletics requires a comprehensive upgrade to its Audio Visual (AV) infrastructure to support modern communication, collaboration, and multimedia presentation needs throughout the facility. The existing system no longer meets the operational requirements for flexibility, reliability, and whole building AV routing. The proposed solution provides a unified, intuitive, and futureproof AV platform that integrates new technology while maintaining critical existing functions such as satellite receivers and digital signage.

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)) 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))