University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exemption #1RMJ2644E
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Thursday November 13, 2025
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
- Amount: An estimated $1,125,000
- 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 Thursday, November 13, 2025
The University awarded a contract for a Home Game Agreement Football.
The varsity football teams representing Illinois and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shall meet and play at Memorial Stadium, 1402 S. First Street, Champaign, Illinois.
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)) This activity 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:
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.