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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
SoleSource #20-12314-SS

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Wednesday January 8, 2020
Awarded to:
Vendor: Tech Electronics of Illinois, Clayton, MO
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Terms:  One-time transaction
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 Monday January 6, 2020
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Catherine Bradbury.
First published Thursday, December 12, 2019
The University awarded a contract for an Access Control and Security Management system to Tech Electronics of Illinois, Clayton, MO, for an estimated $240,000.
Installation of a complete Lenel Access Control and Security Management system for five existing buildings on the SIU School of Medicine campus, Springfield, IL.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the The University has a need to install card access systems in five buildings. This is needed in order to control access to the buildings. The end result of this will be more secure buildings. 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 Tech Electronics of Illinois. 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.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
James Joyce
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
P.O. Box 19605
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: (217) 545-8152
FAX: (217) 545-9132
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:
January 8, 2020
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone:(217) 993-2327
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 Deadline:
January 3, 2020
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone:(217) 993-2327

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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Sole Source Justification
  • 20-12314-SSTechElectronics.pdf (1 MB)
Sole Source Justification Part 2
  • 20-12314-SSpt2.pdf (29 KB)
Other Public Documents
  • AvigilonCertificationLetter.pdf (207 KB)
  • Lenel-S2CertificationLetter.pdf (206 KB)
  • Question2SoleSource20-12314-SS.pdf (6 KB)