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First published Friday, August 23, 2019 The University intends to award a contract for Tungsten powder with a density of 10.5 gm/cc to HC Starck, Newton, MA, for an estimated $660,630. The University has a need to procure tungsten powder with a density of 10.5 gm/cc This is needed for the ongoing sPhenix Experiment at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. The end result of this will be the casting of calorimeter blocks with a density of 9.0 gm/cc. The university, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is HC Starck. The university has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form. Although the university has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the university's need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the items are required for research and no other source is able to meet the researcher's documented needs. For additional information, contact: Debbie Montgomery Purchasing & Support Services Illini Plaza, Suite 202 1817 South Neil Street, MC-603 Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 300-6818 Purchasing Website Chief Procurement Officer - Ben Bagby State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated. The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to 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 officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate. We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact. Hearing Details Date: September 11, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Stratton Building Room 511 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL Hearing Contact: Catherine Bradbury Phone:(217) 993-2327 E-mail:[email protected] Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance. Registration Registration Deadline: September 6, 2019 Register with: Catherine Bradbury Phone:(217) 993-2327 E-mail:[email protected]

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