Award Info Published Thursday January 13, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: Coherent, Inc., Santa Clara, CA Amount: $80,000 Terms: One-time transaction The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. This notice has been modified Published Wednesday January 12, 2011 Attached hearing documents and sole source justification form part II. First published Thursday, December 16, 2010 The University awarded a contract for the purchase of a Coherent Verdi IR Laser to Coherent, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, for $80,000. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the newer technology involved and the research requirements the laser has to meet, Coherent is the only company that makes a laser that meets these requirements. For additional information, contact: Daniel Szajna Phone: (217) 244-2292 FAX: (217) 239-6865 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: January 5, 2011 Time: 10:30 AM Location: 212 Tech Plaza 616 E. Green St. Champaign, IL Contact: Daniel Szajna Phone:(217) 244-2292 Fax:(217) 239-6865 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: January 3, 2011 Register with: Daniel Szajna Phone:(217) 244-2292 Fax:(217) 239-6865 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 January 3, 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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