Description
This solicitation posts the “Exempt Procurement Report – August 2026,” a state‑wide summary of contracts that are exempt from the standard Illinois Procurement Code under specific statutory code‑exceptions. The report lists two active contracts: (1) Fairmount Park Casino and Racing, a $355,480 trade‑show‑type contract to manage harness‑race administration and pari‑mutuel duties for the Illinois State Fair and DuQuoin State Fair (08/11/2026–03/31/2027); and (2) Illinois FFA, a $550,000 public‑announcement‑type contract to pay membership dues for high‑school agricultural‑education students (08/28/2026–06/30/2027). Both contracts are exempt under Illinois statutes (Trade Shows – Sec. 1‑10(b)(14) and Public Announcements – Sec. 1‑10(b)(23)).
• Contract #1: $355,480 for race‑day operations at state fairs, governed by the “Trade Shows” exemption.
• Contract #2: $550,000 for FFA membership dues, governed by the “Public Announcements” exemption.
• Total exempt spending reported: $905,480, with each contract lasting roughly 7–10 months.