Emergency final cost: AGR-ISF-alcohol concession at beer tent

This is an emergency final cost documentation for a completed alcohol concession contract at the Illinois State Fair beer tent. The Illinois Department of Agriculture, located in Springfield, procured alcohol concession services through an emergency purchase procedure. The contract, referenced as 25-406AGR-STATE-P-83969, was executed with the Combined Veterans Association of Illinois (1908 East Cedar, Springfield) and covered the provision of beer tent concession operations during the Illinois State Fair event. The contract period ran from May 29, 2025, through August 26, 2025, encompassing the full duration of the fair. The final total cost of this emergency procurement was $630,372.00. This documentation represents the final cost and term report submitted to the Illinois Chief Procurement Office and the Auditor General as required under emergency procurement procedures. The report was filed on February 10, 2026, with authorization from Michelle Grimsley.

The opportunity posting date was February 11, 2026, with a deadline of March 3, 2026, though this appears to be a final cost report for a contract already completed rather than an open bidding opportunity. The contract was awarded to the Combined Veterans Association of Illinois, suggesting the organization held incumbent status or was selected through emergency procurement protocols that may have limited competitive solicitation. No specific information regarding disadvantaged enterprise set-asides, additional vendor qualifications, or competitive evaluation criteria is detailed in the available documentation. The final awarded contract value was established at $630,372.00 for the complete term of service. Additional details regarding bidding restrictions, organizational eligibility requirements, or technical infrastructure requirements are not available in the submitted procurement documentation.