University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Announcement of a Professional & Artistic Award Under $20,000
Awarded to:Vendor: Holland & Knight LLP, Branden, FL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $19,999
Terms:
An estimated start date of 8/24/2017 through 6/23/2018
Renewals:
None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, August 25, 2017
The University awarded a contract for Legal Services Related To Title IX /Athletics.
This Professional and Artistic notice is published in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/35-35 and 44 ILL. Admin. Code 4.2035(e) which allows professional and artistic contracts under $20,000 to be made in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/35-30(f) and 44 ILL. Admin. Code 4.2020 (Small Purchases).
The university awarded a contract for Legal Services related to Title IX compliance and risk analysis, including reviewing current processes and procedures, reporting structures, reporting data and equipment and facility equity. The decision maker is Thomas R. Bearrows. The contract number is CN-00032470. The firm was chosen as they have specialized experience related to Title IX compliance and risk analysis. This is a highly specialized volatile area of the law and the University has determined that outside expertise is needed.
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
