Award Info Published Tuesday June 5, 2012 Awarded to: Vendor: Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL Amount: An estimated $145,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 8/27/2012 through 5/12/2013, 9 months Renewals: 1 nine-month Potential Future Renewals: $145,000 Comments: State Purchasing Officer: Shirley Webb The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. First published Friday, May 11, 2012 The University awarded a contract for Collegiate Readership Program to Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL, for an estimated $145,000. 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. For additional information, contact: Lisa Cunningham Purchasing Division 616 E. Green St., Suite 212 Phone: (217) 265-9846 FAX: (217) 239-6896 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: May 30, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 349C 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL If you wish to testify in person, a university location may be made available upon request. Please contact the Hearing Contact listed below. Alternate Location(s): James R. Thompson Center Room 9-035 100 West Randolph Chicago, IL Hearing Contact: Jenny Shourd Phone:(217) 524-7020 E-mail:[email protected] 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: May 28, 2012 Register with: Jenny Shourd Phone:(217) 524-7020 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 May 28, 2012. 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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