Award Info Published Thursday December 23, 2010 Awarded to: Vendor: Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL Amount: An estimated $144,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 11/15/2010 through 5/31/2011, 7 months Renewals: None The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. First published Thursday, October 14, 2010 The University awarded a contract for the Collegiate Readership Program to Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL, for an estimated $144,000. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent. The USA Today, Chicago Tribune, and New York Times have proprietary rights to their publications. Gannett Satellite Information Network is the only vendor with permission to provide the USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Times for the Collegiate Readership Program offered to the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. For additional information, contact: Danny Lienard Phone: (217) 333-0777 FAX: (217) 239-6869 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: November 1, 2010 Time: 10:30 AM Location: 616 E. Green St. Room 212A Champaign, IL Contact: Danny Lienard Phone:(217) 333-0777 Fax:(217) 239-6869 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: October 29, 2010 Register with: Danny Lienard Phone:(217) 333-0777 Fax:(217) 239-6869 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 October 29, 2010. 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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