Illinois BidBuy #27-406AGR-ADMIN-B-54802

Illinois State Fair high-dive entertainment and stagehand services

The Illinois Department of Agriculture reported two awarded contracts supporting Illinois State Fair entertainment and event operations. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR), Administration Department, Legal. - Awarded services and vendors: - Watershow Productions, INC — high-dive entertainment show for the 2027–2030 Illinois State Fairs; reported amount: $142,100. - Theatrical Services — stagehand services for the Illinois State Fair Grandstand, free-entertainment stages, and fairgrounds during 2027–2028; reported amount: $800,000. - Requirements: Both services support State Fair performances and operations. No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Combined reported contract amount: $942,100.

Description

This is an Illinois Department of Agriculture exempt procurement report for October 2026. The attached report lists exempt contracts, including State Fair entertainment and performance-related services, with reported contract amounts, terms, and statutory exemption citations. The solicitation line item is an exempt notice for the October 2026 report. No specific quote attachments are required.

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