University of Illinois at Chicago
Sole Source #011KAC
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Awarded to:
Vendor: Edwards LifeSciences, Irvine, CA
Amount:
An estimated $369,200
Terms:
Begin Date: September 1, 2007
End Date: June 30, 2012
Number of Months of Contract: 58
Renewal Options: None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published
Wednesday August 29, 2007
The University
awarded
a contract for
continuous cardiac output (cco) monitors/supplies
to
Edwards LifeSciences, Irvine, CA
for
an estimated $369,200.
Extensive research and clinical trialing of various continuous cardiac output monitors have been done. It has been determined that this is the only equipment that performs at the required level in an Intensive Care Unit and with the appropriate patient care outcomes. The Vigileo monitors are to be used for noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring and Edward LifeSciences is the only proven company that offers this monitoring technology.
This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the
compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration.
For additional information, contact:
Kathleen Cleary
University of Illinois at Chicago
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Phone: (312) 996-2852
FAX: (312) 996-3135
E-Mail:
Clearyk@uillinois.edu
