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Award Info Published Monday October 22, 2012 Awarded to: Vendor: Cooper Surgical, Trumbull, CT Amount: An estimated $85,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 8/1/2012 through 7/31/2013, 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 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 The University awarded a contract for gynecological products to Cooper Surgical, Trumbull, CT, for an estimated $85,000. Request to purchase patented gynecological products namely, LEEP Electrodes, RUMI System and Koh-Efficient to be used in surgery. Use of Cooper Surgical gynecological products are based on surgeon preference as determined through clinical evaluation of the marketplace and patient prognosis. 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: John Meehan University of Ilinois at Chicago Purchasing Division (M/C 560) 809 South Marshfield Avenue Chicago, IL 60612-7203 Phone: (312) 413-5961 FAX: (312) 996-2055 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: July 25, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 349C 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL If you cannot attend the meeting in-person at the primary location, you may attend via audio or video conference, as available, at one of the optional locations. 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: July 22, 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 July 22, 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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