Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Stryker neuro power tools and supplies consist of batteries, electronic consoles, foot-switches, hand devices (saws and drills), bits, burrs, blades, and accessories. In conjunction with the supplies, this equipment is used in surgical procedures to cut flesh and bone.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for medical supplies or medical services necessary for the delivery of care and treatment at medical, dental, or veterinary teaching facilities utilized by SIU or U of I (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b-5)) Stryker neuro supplies have to do with direct patient treatment and care. Without access to these supplies and equipment ,the Hospital would not be able to offer certain surgical procedures that would drive patients elsewhere and result in a loss of revenue to the Hospital.