University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase
Awarded to:Vendor: Ovid Technologies, Inc, Norwood, MA
Amount: $112,500
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2015 through 9/28/2015
Renewals:
None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Tuesday, June 30, 2015
The University awarded a contract for Electronic Library Content.
This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which a supplier announced bankruptcy, cessation of business, or loss of franchise, or gave similar reason such that making an immediate purchase was more advantageous to the University than instituting a competitive procurement under the provision of the Illinois Procurement Code for the specific supplies or services.
For the members of the Consortium of Academic Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI).
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Cathy Link
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.