University of Illinois at Chicago
Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase
Vendor: Horiba Scientiifc Company
Change Order Amount: $0
The award is being cancelled and a competitive solicitation request will be forthcoming.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Gary Reis.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Horiba Scientiifc Company, Edison, NJ
Amount: $211,537
Terms: One-time transaction
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, November 18, 2015
The University awarded a contract for a Raman Spectroscopy instrument .
This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which items available on the spot market or at discounted prices were available for a limited time such that sound business judgment mandated a purchase immediately to take advantage of the availability and price.
Purchase from Horiba Scientific Company a Raman Spectroscopy instrument that includes accessories to advance confocal imaging.
This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which this research instrument was available at a deep discounted price for a limited time. Sound business judgement mandated an immediate/quick purchase to take advantage of the availability and price. The limited time offer discount of 26.7% includes a one year warranty, system-compatible computer, instrument manuals, installations, and training. . Therefore, this deep discount and the limited time offer qualifies this emergency as a quick purchase.
The Research Resources Center will utilize this equipment in the Electron Microscopy Service Facility for the research of chemical identification, characterization of molecular structures, effects of bonding, environment and stress on a wide range of samples covering both Life Sciences and Materials Sciences from carbon nanostructures and new semiconductors to detecting cancer cells.
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Gary Reis
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
