AGR-Exempt Procurement Report- August 2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has posted an Exempt Contracts Report for August 2026 detailing procurement activities exempt from standard Illinois Procurement Code requirements, with the report due to the Chief Procurement Officer by October 22, 2026.

Two contracts are documented in the August 2026 reporting period. Fairmount Park Casino and Racing holds a contract valued at $355,480 covering harness race administration and pari-mutuel operational duties for both the Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair, running from August 11, 2026, through March 31, 2027. This contract qualifies for exemption under the Trade Shows provision (30 ILCS 500/1-10(b)(14)). Illinois FFA holds a contract valued at $550,000 for FFA membership dues funding for all students enrolled in high school agricultural education courses, with a contract period from August 28, 2026, through June 30, 2027, exempt under the Public Announcements provision (30 ILCS 500/1-10(b)(23)) as it supports public education programming and awareness messaging.

Both contracts exceed the $100,000 annual threshold requiring publication in the Illinois Procurement Bulletin within 30 calendar days of execution. The exemption framework covers 19 distinct categories applicable to state procurement activities, including purchase of care, real estate transactions, medical cannabis programs, assistive technology accommodations, and state fair performances. All exempt contracts with annual values exceeding $100,000 are subject to monthly reporting requirements to the Chief Procurement Officer.