Award Info Published Tuesday April 30, 2013 Awarded to: Vendor: Becton Dickinson and Company, San Jose, CA Amount: $232,000 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 cancelled Published Wednesday April 24, 2013 The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. First published Monday, April 8, 2013 The University awarded a contract for LSRFortessa Cell Analyzer to Becton Dickinson and Company, San Jose, CA, for $232,000. The BD LSRFortessa Cell Analyzer is needed for measuring populations of cells for researchers across campus in the Micro & Nanotech user facility. Specifically, this is the only cell analyzer that can measure small particles at 0.2 - 0.5 microns and has 7 lasers with 18 colors that are needed to measure 100 different fluorescent molecules. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the BD LSRFortessa Cell is the only cell analyzer that can measure small particles at 0.2 - 0.5 microns and has 7 lasers with 18 colors that are needed to measure 100 different fluorescent molecules. For additional information, contact: Kim Porter University of Illinois OBFS Purchasing Division 616 E. Green St, Ste 212 MC 364 Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 333-3591 Purchasing Website State Purchasing Officer - Shirley Webb 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 24, 2013 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 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: Keely Burton Phone:(217) 558-5143 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] 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 19, 2013 Register with: Keely Burton Phone:(217) 558-5143 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected]

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