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Public Higher Education Bulletin

 
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SoleSource #1JEZ22R0410950

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Change Order
Published Thursday August 12, 2021
Vendor: Bruker Scientific
Change Order Amount: $0
This change order is to correct the vendor name to Bruker BioSpin. Due to a clerical error, the vendor name was incorrectly stated as Bruker Scientific in the Bulletin Posting. As correctly stated in the Sole Source Justification form, the vendor is Bruker BioSpin.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Published Wednesday August 11, 2021

Bruker ScientificBillerica, MA

  • Amount: An estimated $588,000
  • Terms: One-time transaction

Summary

Vendors

1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Monday July 26, 2021
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The University awarded a contract for Spectrometer Console and Probe for Solid-State NMR to Bruker Scientific, Billerica, MA, for an estimated $588,000.
The University has a need to purchase a spectrometer console and probe to work with its existing 500-MHz Oxford 89-mm wide bore magnet. This is needed to perform NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) chemical research, including measurement and anlaysis of solid state samples (samples that do not dissolve in a solvent). The end result of this will be improved NMR functionality in the area of ssNMR, which is vital to the future of much research. The university, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is Bruker Corporation. The university has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form. Although the university has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the university's need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the items are required for research and no other source is able to meet the researcher's documented needs. Compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is also a paramount consideration.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Joan E. Zocher
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 300-0546
FAX: (217) 239-6877
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury

We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated.

The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate.

We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact.

Hearing Details

Date:
July 28, 2021
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone:(217) 993-2327
Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by teleconference only until the in person option is reinstated.
Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration Deadline:
July 23, 2021
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone:(217) 993-2327

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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Sole Source Justification
  • 1JEZ22R0410950Bruker.pdf (2 MB)
Sole Source Justification Part 2
  • 1JEZ22R0410950Pt2.pdf (119 KB)