First published Monday, April 16, 2012 The University intends to award a contract for Prograf (tacrolimus) 0.5mg, 1mg, and 5mg capsules to Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Deerfield, IL, for an estimated $300,000. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the UI Hospital transplant surgeons request using Prograf specifically for their transplant patient population. Although generic versions of the drug are available, switching between generic tacrolimus products based on availability could lead to wide fluctuations in serum level, which would affect the therapeutic outcome for the patient, organ transplant rejection and/or toxicity. For additional information, contact: Aaron Rosenthal University of Illinois at Chicago Purchasing Division (M/C 560) 809 South Marthfield Avenue Chicago, IL 60612-7203 Phone: (312) 996-8074 FAX: (312) 996-2055 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: May 9, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 349C 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL If you wish to testify in person, a university location may be made available upon request. Please contact the Hearing Contact listed below. Alternate Location(s): James R. Thompson Center Room 9-035 100 West Randolph Chicago, IL Hearing Contact: Jenny Shourd Phone:(217) 524-7020 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: May 8, 2012 Register with: Jenny Shourd Phone:(217) 524-7020 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 May 8, 2012. 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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