University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exemption #1JLH2707E
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Thursday May 21, 2026
J&M Displays IncYarmouth, IA
- Amount: An estimated $324,700
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027
- Renewals: None
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0 BEP vendors
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, May 21, 2026
The University awarded a contract for firework displays at DIA approved athletic events.
Firework displays at DIA approved athletic events, at football basketball and Olympic Sport events for both men and women.
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)) .
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Jenny Henderson
1817 S. Neil Street
Illini Plaza, Suite 212, M/C 620
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-9903
FAX: (217) 239-6877
1817 S. Neil Street
Illini Plaza, Suite 212, M/C 620
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-9903
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.