Award Info Published Wednesday June 8, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: Microvention, Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA Amount: An estimated $1,170,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2014, 36 months Renewals: 2 one-year The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. First published Tuesday, April 26, 2011 The University awarded a contract for hydrocoils to Microvention, Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA, for an estimated $1,170,000. The purchase is for hydrocoils used to treat cerebral aneurysms and similar vascular abornomalities. The hydrocoils block the flow of blood to the area where an aneurysm exists. 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. Microvention is the sole provider of hydrocoils used to treat cerebral aneurysms and similar vascular abnormalities. This sole right is protected by patent. For additional information, contact: Aaron Rosenthal University of Illinois at Chicago Purchasing Division (M/C 560) 809 South Marthfield Avenue Chicago, IL 60612-7203 Phone: (312) 996-8074 FAX: (312) 996-2055 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 16, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM Location: University of Illinois at Chicago Purchasing Division (M/C 560) 809 S. Marshfield 3rd Floor Chicago, IL Contact: Kevin Fair Phone:(312) 996-1925 Fax:(312) 996-3135 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 15, 2011 Register with: Kevin Fair Phone:(312) 996-1925 Fax:(312) 996-3135 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 15, 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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