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University of Illinois at Chicago
SoleSource #599JCM
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Renewal Info
Published Friday November 17, 2017
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Paragard, Incorporated
Amount: An estimated $95,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 11/27/2017 through 11/26/2018
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Sole Source Status: 
This procurement remains a sole source.
Potential Future Renewals: None
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Margaret van Dijk.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Tuesday October 11, 2016
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Paragard, Incorporated
Amount: An estimated $95,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 11/27/2016 through 11/26/2017
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
Orders may increase to an annual estimate of $ 95,000.
Sole Source Status: 
Yes, remains a sole source.
Potential Future Renewals: $95,000
Comments: Paragard Inc. remains the exclusive distributor of the manufacturer and therefore to assure an uninterrupted continual sole source purchase the renewal is needed.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Aaron M. Finder.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Tuesday December 15, 2015
Awarded to:
Vendor: Paragard, Incorporated, Frisco, TX
Amount: An estimated $150,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 11/27/2015 through 11/26/2016, 12 months
Renewals:
2 twelve-month
Potential Future Renewals: $300,000
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 November 9, 2015
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Tuesday, October 27, 2015
The University awarded a contract for the FDA-approved contraceptive Paragard to Paragard, Incorporated, Frisco, TX, for an estimated $150,000.
Purchase of FDA-approved contraceptive product: Paragard is a non-hormonal and non-barrier IUD.Paragard is manufactured by TEVA Women's Health, Incorporated but the exclusive distributor is Paragard Direct.

There are various contraceptive products available to accommodate the diverse needs of female patients.The various contraceptive devices must be available to accommodate the diverse requirements of UIHHSS patients. One option alone cannot be used in all women due to physical anatomy as well as tolerability and other factors. Paragard is a non-hormonal form of contraception.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the Sole distributor for FDA-approved Paragard IUD.

For additional information, contact:
John Meehan
University of Ilinois at Chicago
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612-7203
Phone: (312) 413-5961
FAX: (312) 996-2055
State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder

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.

Date:
November 12, 2015
Time:
2:00 PM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Aaron M. Finder
Phone:(217) 720-7105
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:
November 6, 2015
Register with:
Aaron M. Finder
Phone:(217) 558-3050
Fax:(217) 558-5407

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
  • 599JCMPart1.pdf (302 KB)
Sole Source Justification Part 2
  • 599JCMPart2.pdf (60 KB)