Public Higher Education Bulletin

University of Illinois at Chicago

SoleSource #160VLH

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Wednesday January 18, 2023

KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.El Segundo, CA

Amount: An estimated $288,501.12

Terms: An estimated start date of 1/4/2023 through 1/3/2026, 36 months
Renewals: 2 twelve-month
Potential Future Renewals: $192,334.08

Summary

Vendors

1 total

0 BEP vendors

0 VBP vendors

0 Small businesses

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 Wednesday January 4, 2023

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

First published Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The University awarded a contract for Comprehensive Service Repair or Replacement to KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., El Segundo, CA, for an estimated $288,501.12.

Unlimited maintenance and support for repairs or replacements of the KARL STORZ flexible/rigid scopes, etc. that are used in otolaryngology procedures.

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 KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. 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.

The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration. We need the capped comprehensive service plan with unlimited repair or replacement of the flexible/rigid scopes, which are used in endoscopic procedures. This equipment is used in otolaryngology procedures enables the examiner to examine the larynx, esophagus (swallowing tube), using a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the tip through which the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be viewed using a TV monitor. The flexible/rigid scopes, and video towers are used in tandem during otolaryngology endoscopic procedures.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Vernell Hammons
UIC Purchasing and Contract Management
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd floor (MC 560)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-3409
FAX: (312) 996-3135

Purchasing Website

Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato

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 4, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Location:

Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street

Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:

Catherine Bradbury

Phone: (217) 993-2327

E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by tele-conference only until the in-person option is reinstated.

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:

December 30, 2022

Catherine Bradbury

Phone: (217) 993-2327

E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@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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