Award Info Published Monday April 1, 2019 Awarded to: Vendor: E & G Franchise Systems, Inc., Eau Claire, WI Amount: An estimated $300,750 Terms: An estimated start date of 4/1/2019 through 3/31/2029, 120 months Renewals: None The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. The hearing has been cancelled Published Monday March 25, 2019 The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. First published Tuesday, March 12, 2019 The University awarded a contract for Franchise license and royalty payments to E & G Franchise Systems, Inc., Eau Claire, WI, for an estimated $300,750. Purchase of franchise license and royalty payments to operate an Erbert & Gerbert Sandwich Shop venue at NIU, Stevenson. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item is to be procured for commercial resale. For additional information, contact: Jean Ann Thomas Northern Illinois University Procurement Services & Contract Management 590 College Avenue Lowden Hall, Room 109 DeKalb, IL 60115-2828 Phone: (815) 753-9558 FAX: (815) 753-6800 State Purchasing Officer - Ashley Stewart We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated. The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to 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 officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate. We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact. Hearing Details Date: March 27, 2019 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 511 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL If you cannot attend the meeting in-person at the primary location, you may attend via audio teleconference. Email or call the Hearing Contact for details. Alternate Location(s): James R. Thompson Center Room 3-105 100 West Randolph Chicago, IL Hearing Contact: Ashley Stewart Phone:(217) 970-0986 E-mail:[email protected] Potential participants are requested to call ahead to verify location and get directions. Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance. Registration Registration Deadline: March 22, 2019 Register with: Ashley Stewart Phone:(217) 970-0986 E-mail:[email protected]

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