EMERGENCY PURCHASE STATEMENT

Page 1 of 2State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Emergency Purchase Statement V.25.2

Zip: 89441State:NVCity:SparksAddress: 445 Ingenuity Ave

Vendor: Walkenhorst's

Zip: 62794State: ILCity:SpringfieldAddress: 1021 N. Grand Avenue East

Division: Fiscal ServicesAgency: Illinois Department of Corrections

Emergency Purchase Details Reference

#: 26-426DOC-SOURC-B-51304

Emergency Category (select the appropriate option from the drop-down menu below):

To prevent or minimize serious disruption in critical State services that affect health, safety, or collection of substantial State revenues

Reason for selection of this particular vendor:

The Vendor is able to provide needed commissary items to the Illinois Department of Corrections for its Individual in Custody and Correctional Facility Employees.

Description of supplies or services to be provided:

The Vendor will provide approved commissary items that will allow for the continued sales of food, clothing, health/beauty, sundries and electronics to individuals in custody and Correctional Facility Employees.

Emergency procurements shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances, and agencies shall utilize best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in its emergency procurement process. 30 ILCS 500/20-30(a).

List the actions taken by the agency that constitute its best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in this emergency purchase:

The short-term nature of our current purchasing cycle does not allow vendors to secure reliable supply chains or establish partnerships with BEP certified businesses. Vendors provide new pricing every 4 to 6 weeks and must respond quickly to shifting product availability. Without long-term volume commitments, it is not practical for the vendors to formalize subcontractor relationships or guarantee consistent opportunities for BEP participation. We will continue to pursue BEP inclusion as market conditions stabilize and we realize our competitive solicitation for a long-term contract.

Is there an existing State contract available for the required supplies or services? Yes No

Expected Start Date: Feb 23, 2026 Estimated End Date*: May 23, 2026

Amount of this expenditure is: $6,000,000.00 Actual or Estimated*: Estimated *

*Estimated end date and cost will be reported later.

Select the type of funding to be used: Federal Funds State Appropriated Funds State Grant Funds Other

If other, explain: This is a zero dollar contract, the State does not fund the expenses.

Page 2 of 2State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Emergency Purchase Statement V.25.2

Zip: 89441State:NVCity:SparksAddress: 445 Ingenuity Ave

Vendor: Walkenhorst's

Zip: 62794State: ILCity:SpringfieldAddress: 1021 N. Grand Avenue East

Division: Fiscal ServicesAgency: Illinois Department of Corrections

Signature This emergency purchase was made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances. Best efforts were utilized to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in the process.

I am authorized to make this emergency purchase, and I know and understand the contents of this statement and all statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Agency Signature: Title: Agency Procurement Officer

Printed Name: Jacenta Wilson Date: Feb 25, 2026

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EMERGENCY PURCHASE STATEMENT

Page of State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Emergency Purchase Statement V.25.2 Emergency Purchase Details Emergency Category (select the appropriate option from the drop-down menu below):

Reason for selection of this particular vendor:

Description of supplies or services to be provided:

Emergency procurements shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances, and agencies shall utilize best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in its emergency procurement process. 30 ILCS 500/20-30(a).

List the actions taken by the agency that constitute its best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in this emergency purchase:

Is there an existing State contract available for the required supplies or services?

If Yes is checked above, explain why the existing contract does not meet the need:

Actual or Estimated*:

*Estimated end date and cost will be reported later.

Select the type of funding to be used:

Signature This emergency purchase was made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances. Best efforts were utilized to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in the process.

I am authorized to make this emergency purchase, and I know and understand the contents of this statement and all statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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