University of Illinois System
Exemption #9JWS2014
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Friday September 20, 2019
Awarded to:
Vendor: DLA Piper LLP, Boston, MA
Amount: An estimated $250,001
Amount: An estimated $250,001
Terms:
An estimated start date of 8/29/2019 through 8/28/2029
Renewals:
None
Comments:
The dollar amount and term is estimated.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, September 20, 2019
The University awarded a contract for Legal Services - patent, trademark, etc. matters.
Attorney service as requested for patent, trademark and other intellectual property protection matters.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for anticipated litigation, enforcement actions, or investigations. (30 ILCS 500/1-10(b)(7)) University of Illinois contract number CN-00044702. Responsible decision maker Thomas Bearrows, University Counsel.
For additional information, contact:
Jay Simpson
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 265-0434
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 265-0434
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.