Public Higher Education Bulletin

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

SoleSource #1MDG22164202002

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

This procurement has been cancelled

Published Tuesday February 7, 2023

We have determined that it would be in the best interest of UIUC to review other options.

First published Thursday, February 2, 2023

The University intends to award a contract for pedestrian counters and associated services to Eco-Counter, Inc., Montreal, Qb, for an estimated $250,000.

The University has a need to procure pedestrian counters, subscription for auto data transmission, repair and maintenance of equipment. This is needed as a study determined 12 locations/corridors needed to be improvement of bicycle and pedestrian activity. The projest requires monitoring of activity in these areas. The end result of this will be a detailed analysis of bicycle and pedestrian counts. That vendor is Eco-Counter, Inc. . 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 universitys 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 item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent. .

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Michelle Griffen
Phone: (217) 244-8770

Purchasing Website

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:

February 22, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Location:

Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street

Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:

Catherine Bradbury

Phone: (217) 993-2327

E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by tele-conference 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

Registration Deadline:

February 17, 2023

Catherine Bradbury

Phone: (217) 993-2327

E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

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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