University of Illinois at Chicago
Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase
Vendor: Biomet inc.
Final Amount: $50,440
The Final Amount was posted 10/30/2018. This posting includes the Emergency Purchase Final Cost and Term Form.
This final amount change order corrects and replaces the final amount change order posted below on October 30, 2018.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Vendor: Biomet inc.
Final Amount: $50,440
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Biomet inc., Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Amount: An estimated $240,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 8/7/2017 through 11/5/2017
Renewals:
None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, August 11, 2017
The University awarded a contract for reconstructive products.
This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which immediate action was needed to prevent any disruption in University services.
The Department of Surgical Services is in need of reconstructive products. They are necessary for orthopedic surgeries with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. The Orthopedic surgeons use a variety of implantable devices as a means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They are currently in the process of completing the sole source process #464JMG. The Biomet implants are patented and proprietary and cannot be ascertained from any other manufacturer.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter
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.