Northeastern Illinois University awarded a contract for the replacement of library ceiling tiles in the amount of $156,120 on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 . This purchase replaces tiles that were damaged in the November 29, 2005 Ronald Williams Library building fire. This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which immediate action was needed to prevent any disruption in University services.
(Submitted by David Jonaitis, State Purchasing Officer.)