Award Info Published Monday March 7, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: Waters Technologies Corp, Milford, MA Amount: $78,527.25 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, January 31, 2011 The University awarded a contract for Supercritical Fluid Chromatography System to Waters Technologies Corp, Milford, MA, for $78,527.25. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the University needs a Supercritical Fluid Chromatography system with both analytical and semi-prep capabilities. Currently, Waters Technologies is the only company making equipment with these capabilities. 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: February 16, 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) 239-6884 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: February 14, 2011 Register with: Kim Porter Phone:(217) 333-3591 Fax:(217) 239-6884 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 February 14, 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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