Public Higher Education Bulletin

First published Monday March 5, 2007

The University intends to award a contract for the Apicius Study Abroad Program to Apicius-The Culinary Institute of Florence, Florence, Italy for $41,686.

This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the Apicius is the location which has all the necessary resources for the type of program offered in this study abroad program. EIU has an agreement with Apicius to provide specific courses and training for our EIU students interested in courses related to Family and Consumer Sciences.

For additional information, contact:

Lisa Standerfer
1135 Old Main
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
Phone: (217) 581-6010
FAX: (217) 581-6015
E-Mail: djstanderfer@eiu.edu

Purchasing Website

Any vendor who believes it can meet all requirements of this sole economically feasible source contract must submit a detailed written statement demonstrating its qualifications and ability to perform as required, must also offer a price lower than that of the selected vendor, and must provide any other information to show how it can offset the cost advantage of the selected vendor. Any such challenge must be submitted in writing to Lisa Standerfer by March 19, 2007. Late challenges will not be considered.