Award Info Published Thursday December 22, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: Illumina Inc., San Diego, CA Amount: An estimated $550,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 1/1/2012 through 6/30/2013, 18 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 Thursday, December 1, 2011 The University awarded a contract for Illumina MiSeq System and Consumables to Illumina Inc., San Diego, CA, for an estimated $550,000. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration. For additional information, contact: Kim Porter Phone: (217) 333-3591 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: December 20, 2011 Time: 3:00 PM Location: 349C Stratton 401 S. Spring St. Springfield, IL Contact: Melena Pauley Phone:(217) 558-2231 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] Additional Information: Optional hearing location: James R. Thompson Center, Room 9-035, 100 West Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601. If you wish to testify in person, a university location may be made available upon request. Please contact the Hearing Contact listed above. 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: December 16, 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 December 16, 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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