Award Info Published Tuesday September 27, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: Seahorse Bioscience, N. Billerica, MA Amount: An estimated $100,463 Terms: An estimated start date of 9/21/2011 through 9/20/2012, 12 months Renewals: None The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. First published Monday, August 22, 2011 The University awarded a contract for an extracellular flux analyzer to Seahorse Bioscience, N. Billerica, MA, for an estimated $100,463. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent. Vendor holds the patent on the device. For additional information, contact: Samuel Sandoval 809 South Marshfield Ave. 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: (312) 413-2892 FAX: (312) 996-3135 E-Mail: [email protected] Purchasing Website A public hearing will be held at which interested parties may testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing panel will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. Interested parties wishing to comment for or against the determination may do so in writing or in person. If you wish to testify, prior registration is requested to ensure adequate time is allowed for all parties. Hearing Details Date: September 14, 2011 Time: 3:00 PM Location: 401 S. Spring Street 349C Stratton Bldg Springfield IL 62706 Chicago, IL Contact: Melena Pauley Phone:(217) 558-2231 Fax:(217) 552-5407 E-mail:[email protected] Additional Information: 100 W. Randolph, Ste.9-035, Chicago, IL 60601 Potential participants are requested to call ahead to verify location and get directions. Date, time, and location are subject to change. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance. Registration Registration Deadline: September 11, 2011 Register with: Melena Pauley Phone:(217) 558-2231 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] Written Comments Written comments may be submitted in lieu of or in addition to oral testimony. All such comments shall be considered public record and open to review by the public. Written comments must be received no later than September 11, 2011. Testimony Any party who wishes to testify must register in advance to guarantee an opportunity to testify. Individuals who have not registered in advance may be heard, time permitting, at the discretion of the Hearing Officer. An individual will be heard only once on a particular item. Proceedings from the meeting will be available for download following the hearing date.

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