Award Info Published Monday July 11, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: St. Jude Medical Inc., Saint Paul, MN Amount: $95,495 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 Monday, June 20, 2011 The University awarded a contract for Optical Coherence Tomography System to St. Jude Medical Inc., Saint Paul, MN, for $95,495. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the system from St. Jude Medical is the only available real-rime, high-resolution coherence tomography system that can deliver an imaging beam through a fiber-optic catheter for access into tissue space. These, and other features, are necessary to perform Federally-funded research. For additional information, contact: Kim Porter Phone: (217) 333-3591 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: July 6, 2011 Time: 10:30 AM Location: Tech Plaza Suite 212 616 East Green Street Champaign, IL Contact: Kim Porter Phone:(217) 333-3591 Fax:(217) 239-6894 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: July 5, 2011 Register with: Kim Porter Phone:(217) 333-3591 Fax:(217) 239-6894 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 July 5, 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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