University of Illinois at Chicago
Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase
Vendor: Medrobotics
Final Amount: $2,100,000
The final amount is to reflect the original posting that includes the maintenance. The Final cost was posted 10/30/2018. This posting is to include 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: Medrobotics
Final Amount: $980,000
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: Medrobotics, Raynham, MA
Amount: An estimated $2,100,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 9/28/2017 through 12/27/2017
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, September 29, 2017
The University awarded a contract for robot, supplies, maintenance and support..
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.
The Hospital has an opportunity to acquire the newest surgical robotic technology with substantial savings offered for a limited time through September 30, 2017 valued at $207,400 off list price. This offer is only valid if vendor can receive order by September 30, 2017 that includes robot, supplies and a four year maintenance and support commitment.
For additional information, 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.
