Award Info Published Monday September 9, 2013 Awarded to: Vendor: Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., Dallas, TX Amount: An estimated $160,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 8/26/2013 through 5/19/2014, 9 months Renewals: None 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 Monday August 26, 2013 The hearing was cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. First published Friday, August 2, 2013 The University awarded a contract for newspapers to Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., Dallas, TX, for an estimated $160,000. The sole source is for USA Today, Chicago Tribune and the New York Times. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent. For additional information, contact: Jay Simpson 212A Illini Plaza 1817 South Neil Street Champaign, IL 6182 Phone: (217) 265-0434 FAX: (217) 239-6870 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: August 21, 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] 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: August 16, 2013 Register with: Keely Burton Phone:(217) 558-5143 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected]

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