Award Info Published Thursday April 20, 2017 Awarded to: Vendor: Renishaw, Inc, West Dundee, IL Amount: An estimated $236,197 Terms: One-time transaction The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. The hearing has been modified Published Tuesday April 18, 2017 A Sole Source Hearing was held 4/12/2017. A revised Sole Source Justification Form and hearing documents have been attached to this notice (see 1HJH17R0357900Part2andHearingDoc.pdf). First published Tuesday, March 28, 2017 The University awarded a contract for inVia Reflex Raman Spectrometer to Renishaw, Inc, West Dundee, IL, for an estimated $236,197. Renishaw inVia Reflex microRaman spectrometer used for time resolved in situ and ex situ measurements of catalysts during operation. The Reflex is needed for the experiments planned by the Flaherty Research Group. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the items are required for research and no other source is able to meet the researcher's documented needs. For additional information, contact: Holly Highland 212 Illini Plaza 1817 S. Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 300-8258 FAX: (217) 239-6877 Purchasing Website State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder 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: April 12, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 511 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL Hearing Contact: Aaron M. Finder Phone:(217) 720-7105 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: April 7, 2017 Register with: Aaron M. Finder Phone:(217) 720-7105 E-mail:[email protected]

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