University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Awarded to:Vendor: Silicon Graphics International Corp. (SGI), Fremont, CA
Amount: An estimated $3,025,047
Terms: One-time transaction
Comments:
This transaction is pending Board of Trustees approval.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Monday, December 14, 2009
The University awarded a contract for 386 core SGI Altix UV compute systems to Silicon Graphics International Corp. (SGI), Fremont, CA, for an estimated $3,025,047.
This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the
compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration.
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This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.