Exempt Notice - Agriculture Exempt Procurement Report (DSF Sound) - August 2018

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is publishing an exemption notice to report the small musical and other entertainment acts for the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair as required by 30 ILCS 500/1-12. This procurement opportunity is specific to Perry County. The exemption notice must be published by October 1, 2018. The procurement seeks to engage small musical and entertainment acts to provide services for the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair. Key objectives include compliance with state regulations and providing entertainment for attendees of the fair. No specific qualifications are listed, and the evaluation criteria are not provided.

This procurement is an exempt notice, indicating it may be subject to special set-aside requirements or restrictions. The notice does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any budget information. As this is an exempt procurement, the types of organizations that can respond may be limited, potentially favoring disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Integration with any existing infrastructure or technology is not mentioned.