University of Illinois System
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Awarded to:Vendor: Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP, Toronto, ON, Canada
Amount: An estimated $500,000
Terms: One-time transaction
Comments:
This contract is an indefinite quantity contract and the total value of the contract is estimated.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, March 21, 2019
The University awarded a contract for Legal Services - Anticipation of Litigation.
The purpose of the contract is legal services (potential multiple matters referred under the contract) with regards to anticipated litigation, investigative or enforcement actions.
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)) Services provided under this award will be utilized in anticipation of litigation. University of Illinois contract number CN-00041255. University decision maker, Thomas Bearrows, University Counsel.
For additional information, contact:
Daniel Szajna
Purchasing & Support Services
Illini Plaza, Suite 202
1817 South Neil Street, MC-603
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2650
FAX: (217) 239-6760
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
