Award Info Published Thursday February 28, 2019 Awarded to: Vendor: Fighting Illini Sports Properties, LLC, wholly owned by Learfield Communications, Inc., Champaign, IL Amount: $133,790 Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020, 12 months Renewals: 1 one-year Potential Future Renewals: $133,790 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 Tuesday February 26, 2019 The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Ashley Stewart. First published Monday, February 11, 2019 The University awarded a contract for Marketing and Media Backdrop to Fighting Illini Sports Properties, LLC, wholly owned by Learfield Communications, Inc., Champaign, IL, for $133,790. Marketing/Media Backdrop and radio announcements at Illini football and men's and women's basketball games. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the media is for advertising. media is for advertising For additional information, contact: Michelle Griffen Phone: (217) 244-8770 Purchasing Website State Purchasing Officer - Ashley Stewart 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: February 27, 2019 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 511 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL Hearing Contact: Ashley Stewart Phone:(217) 970-0986 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: February 22, 2019 Register with: Ashley Stewart Phone:(217) 970-0986 E-mail:[email protected]

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