Public Higher Education Bulletin

Governors State University

SoleSource #SSF169

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Thursday May 14, 2015

Awarded to:

Vendor: Metro Networks Communications, Inc. dba Total Traffic and Weather Network, San Antonio, TX
Amount: An estimated $90,000

Terms:

An estimated start date of 7/1/2015 through 6/30/2016, 12 months

Renewals:

None

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

The hearing has been cancelled

Published Tuesday May 12, 2015

The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.

First published Tuesday, April 28, 2015

The University awarded a contract for radio traffic commercials/sponsorship to Metro Networks Communications, Inc. dba Total Traffic and Weather Network, San Antonio, TX, for an estimated $90,000.

This award is for advertising commercials as traffic report sponsorships on radio stations throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area. The purchase of "traffic radio" is exclusive for these channels. Metro Networks Communications Inc. (doing business as "Total Traffic Network" & "Total Traffic & Weather Network") has a presence on several radio stations.

The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the media is for advertising.

For additional information, contact:

Bettie Lewis
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60466
Phone: (708) 534-4990
FAX: (708) 235-3970

State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder

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:

May 13, 2015

Time:

2:00 PM

Location:

Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street

Springfield, IL

If you cannot attend the meeting in-person at the primary location, you may attend via audio or video conference, as available, at one of the optional locations.

Alternate Location(s):

James R. Thompson Center
Room 9-036
100 West Randolph

Chicago, IL

Hearing Contact:

Aaron M. Finder

Phone:(217) 558-3050

Fax:(217) 558-5407

E-mail:Aaron.Finder@Illinois.gov

Potential participants are requested to call ahead to verify location and get directions. 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:

May 8, 2015

Aaron M. Finder

Phone:(217) 558-3050

Fax:(217) 558-5407

E-mail:Aaron.Finder@Illinois.gov

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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