Award Info Published Tuesday August 23, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: Bruker BioSpin Corp, Billerica, MA Amount: $366,520 Terms: One-time transaction The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. First published Friday, July 22, 2011 The University awarded a contract for NMR Spectrometer to Bruker BioSpin Corp, Billerica, MA, for $366,520. Purchase a demo unit 500MHz High Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance System. Commonly referred to as a Spectrometer. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration. This demo unit has research compatibility with other NMR Spectrometer units there are essential to the UIC Center for Structural Biology. For additional information, contact: John Meehan University of Ilinois at Chicago Purchasing Division (M/C 560) 809 South Marshfield Avenue Chicago, IL 60612-7203 Phone: (312) 413-5961 FAX: (312) 996-2055 E-Mail: [email protected] 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: August 9, 2011 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Chief Procurement Office Hearing Unit 349C Stratton Building Springfield, IL Contact: Melena Pauley Phone:(217) 558-2231 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] 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: August 6, 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 August 6, 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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